Van's Interstate Service Inc
USDOT 429136 · MC-196448 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Van's Interstate Service Inc is a corporation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 74 power units and 37 drivers, which ranks it #214 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 51 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 31.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 5.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, construction.
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| Legal name | Van's Interstate Service Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 429136 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-196448 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2280 Turner Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 |
| Phone | (616) 365-3200 |
| First registered | Nov 26, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 429136.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2,749,062 miles reported for 2025 – about 37,149 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 37 CDL drivers; 37 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Van's Interstate Service Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.6% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 54% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 14% higher than average |
| Inspections | 51 | 51 with a driver check, 38 with a vehicle check, 69 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 25, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Van's Interstate Service Inc?
Van's Interstate Service Inc is registered with USDOT number 429136 and operating authority MC-196448.
How many trucks does Van's Interstate Service Inc have?
It reports 74 power units (37 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 37 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 14, 2026).
Where is Van's Interstate Service Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544.
What is the out-of-service rate of Van's Interstate Service Inc?
Over 24 months, 31.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.