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Freight Carrier · Van Wert, OH

BRINKMAN TRANSPORT SERVICES

Name: BRINKMAN TRANSPORT SERVICES
Address: 1235 INDUSTRIAL DR, VAN WERT, OH, 45891, US
Telephone: (888) 978-6558

1235 INDUSTRIAL DR · Van Wert, OH 45891

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1238484
USDOT #3623291 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BRINKMAN TRANSPORT SERVICES is a Van Wert, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1238484 and their USDOT number is 3623291.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/02/2026 · last updated Sep 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name BRINKMAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/02/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 70,571 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Machinery, Large Objects
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: OH (4), IN (1). Home base: Van Wert, Ohio.

Safety Record

Updated Oct 10, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.66 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

5
Total
3
Clean
2
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 5 unique codes

Vehicle Maintenance 5

393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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 wear1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BRINKMAN TRANSPORT SERVICES
1235 INDUSTRIAL DR
VAN WERT, OH 45891

Mailing Address

BRINKMAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
1524 ADAK AVE
LIMA, OH 45805-3905

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