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CRYSTAL FLASH

1754 ALPINE AVE NW · Grand Rapids, MI 49504

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #863238
  • USDOT #237926 USDOT Active
  • 206
    Power Units
  • 195
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/cargo Tank
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CRYSTAL FLASH is a Grand Rapids, MI freight carrier/shipper/cargo tank that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 206 truck(s) in their fleet and 195 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-863238 and their USDOT number is 237926.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/09/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name CRYSTAL FLASH INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,605,893 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 62 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 51 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 51 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 51 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 51 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: IL (62), MI (51), KY (2), IN (2), WI (1), OH (1). Home base: Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 14
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.64 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 2 Vehicle Maintenance 1.83 26 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 119
    Total
  • 76
    Clean
  • 43
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 57 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 172.200A-HMSPSNSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.2× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 7

  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter2× SW 5
  • 172.519D3-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Upon visual examination, a color on a placard must fall within the color tolerances displayed on the appropriate Hazardous Materials Label and Placard Color Tolerance Chart (see 172.407(d)(4)).1× SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Less than 50% of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.1× SW 5
  • 177.840G-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Liquid discharge valve not closed during the transportation of Class 2 hazardous materials2× SW 4
  • 172.203(p)No "Non-odorized" entry for LPG3× SW 3
  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 172.203(h)(2)No "CORROSIVE/NONCORROSIVE" for Liquefied Petroleum Gas or missing "NOT FOR Q and T Tanks"1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
CRYSTAL FLASH
1754 ALPINE AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
Mailing Address
CRYSTAL FLASH INC
PO BOX 1804
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501

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