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SWEET EXPRESS LLC

3050 BRETON RD SE · Grand Rapids, MI 49512

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  • MC #459522
  • USDOT #1128178 USDOT Active
  • 429
    Power Units
  • 325
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SWEET EXPRESS LLC is a Grand Rapids, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 429 truck(s) in their fleet and 325 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-459522 and their USDOT number is 1128178.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/25/2025 · last updated Jul 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/25/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 21,052,274 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Building Materials
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — 111 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 77 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 77 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 77 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 77 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 75 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 63 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 58 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 30 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 27 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 26 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 21 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 16 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 40 states over the past 24 months: OH (111), MI (77), TN (75), IN (63), KY (58), MS (35), MD (33), MO (31), TX (31), LA (30), IL (30), NC (27), +28 more. Home base: Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Safety Record

159 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 16
    Injury
  • 31
    Tow
  • 49
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.31 136 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 54 Vehicle Maintenance 4.72 192 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 4 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 11

Inspection Summary

  • 834
    Total
  • 476
    Clean
  • 358
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 160 unique codes

Critical 55

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS39× OOS×39 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 ATIS18× OOS×18 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak15× OOS×15 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
  • 383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TRPESTires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.122B-CPRPaper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.8× OOS×8 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on6× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance2× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 22

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× 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, other32× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device7× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.11-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop/due care at a railroad grade crossing1× SW 5
  • 392.2DUTISDriver - U-turn on interstate1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit21× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation25× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 22

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time5× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
  • 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 minutes3× SW 7
  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier3× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner23× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)3× 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
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× 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
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 60

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative10× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam4× SW 6

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
SWEET EXPRESS LLC
3050 BRETON RD SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512
Mailing Address
SWEET EXPRESS LLC
PO BOX 120093
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49528

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SWEET LOGISTICS LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—5475371448932

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