PRINS TRUCKING AND SERVICES
25-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Jenison, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 3978468
- MC
- MC1488834
- Based
- Jenison, MI
- Contact
- 6166692360 · prins@prinstrucking.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, building materials, meat, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, and other: produce, PRINS TRUCKING AND SERVICES operates as a small-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier from Jenison, MI. 25 power units, 23 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1488834 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jun 11, 2025).
Fleet composition on file: 17 owned tractors, 29 owned trailers, 8 term-leased tractors, 8 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures, but acute or critical flags in the current window warrant direct review before load assignment.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 3,822 motor carriers operating 25 power units.
FMCSA has flagged acute or critical violations in the current review window. See the per-BASIC table for which areas.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 204.3% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: acute or critical violation flag in controlled substances/alcohol.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 36 | 17.62 | 204.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 | 8.98 | 77.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.18 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | ⚠ Yes |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 46.79 | 83.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 25-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 3978468: 49 inspections across 9 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 30 |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 |
| Total violations | 61 (11 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 4 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Apr 26, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, building materials, meat, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 3,822 peer carriers operating 25 power units.
- FMCSA acute/critical violation flag in Controlled Substances/Alcohol.
- 34 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 61 violations, 4 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 204.3% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 25 power units on file.
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