Freight Carrier · Kentwood, MI

MAX TRANS LLC

4521 PATTERSON AVE · Kentwood, MI 49512

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #709246
  • USDOT #2012932 USDOT Active
  • 45
    Power Units
  • 47
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MAX TRANS LLC is a Kentwood, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 47 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-709246 and their USDOT number is 2012932.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/14/2025 · last updated Sep 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/14/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,347,837 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — 11 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 29 states over the past 24 months: OH (11), NC (10), TN (9), IN (8), NY (7), KY (7), IL (6), NM (6), MI (6), SD (4), GA (4), AZ (3), +17 more. Home base: Kentwood, Michigan.

Safety Record

26 Severe Violations Updated Oct 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.8 22 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.95 15 Vehicle Maintenance 2.25 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 113
    Total
  • 63
    Clean
  • 50
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× 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 ATIS1× SW 8
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× 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 Time2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× 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 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× 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.3× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other4× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× 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 limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× 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
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MAX TRANS LLC
4521 PATTERSON AVE
KENTWOOD, MI 49512
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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