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Freight Carrier · Grand Rapids, MI

LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC

Name: LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC
Address: 1540 STEELE AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49507, US
Telephone: (616) 200-6960

1540 STEELE AVE SW · Grand Rapids, MI 49507

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #818346
USDOT #2382463 USDOT Active

50
Power Units
43
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC is a Grand Rapids, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 50 truck(s) in their fleet and 43 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-818346 and their USDOT number is 2382463.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/08/2026 · last updated Jul 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/08/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 3,560,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Building Materials
Paper Products

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
3
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.76 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.56 14 Vehicle Maintenance 7.36 36 Drugs / Alcohol 0.3 3 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

91
Total
37
Clean
54
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 61 unique codes

Critical 17

390.3E-DACDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
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
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 9

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.51C-BNVLAWDAir Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC
1540 STEELE AVE SW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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LIBERTY TRANSIT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 61 unique codes

Critical 17

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 9

Vehicle Maintenance 29

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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