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Bruce Emelander LLC

Hudsonville, MI

DOT# 179729 | MC# 512802 | FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)

Bruce Emelander LLC is an active motor carrier based in Hudsonville, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 179729 and MC 512802. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.

USDOT
179729
MC
512802
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Operation
Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
Based in
Hudsonville, MI
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
0
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
—
Safety rating
Not rated
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Profile data updated Sep 5, 2026

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Trust Score

Not enough data

FMCSA data ↓

1

Power Units

1

Drivers

FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

What this FMCSA record shows

  • Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2028 (set by USDOT 179729's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 23, 2026.
  • Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
  • Reported 42,653 fleet miles in 2025, about 42,700 miles per power unit.
  • No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
  • 472 other USDOT registrations list Hudsonville, MI as their physical address.

Equipment

What Bruce Emelander LLC runs, and the government record each item comes from:

  • Power Only Filed on MCS-150 1 tractor and no trailers filed on its MCS-150

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 1 0 0 1

Authorized Cargo Types

Bruce Emelander LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:

General Freight Other

Operations Scope

Interstate, beyond 100 miles — 1 driver

CDL Drivers: 1

MCS-150 Mileage: 42,653 miles (2025)

Driver Information

1

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers

1

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in MI

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✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

✅ Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Contract carrier · Carries: Property.

⚠️ FMCSA involuntarily revoked Contract authority (Mar 2006).

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $750K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

"On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$750,000

AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 91X 9667692100 $750,000 06/27/2018
View Insurance History (6 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96 676921 00 02/24/2006 07/21/2008 TERM/REPL
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 9667692100 07/21/2008 06/27/2018 TERM/REPL
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96 02/08/2005 05/28/2005 CANCEL
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 9667692100 05/28/2005 03/01/2006 NAMECHG
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96 676 921 00 03/01/2006 03/01/2006 TERM/REPL
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96 676 921 00 03/01/2006 02/24/2006 TERM/REPL

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Is Bruce Emelander LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

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Our read on this carrier
Not Enough Public Data
There is very little public FMCSA record for this carrier, so we can't assess it either way. Treat this as unknown, not as a clean record, and verify authority and insurance directly with the FMCSA.
✓ Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does BRUCE EMELANDER LLC operate?

BRUCE EMELANDER LLC's equipment on government records: Power Only (1 tractor and no trailers filed on its MCS-150).

Is BRUCE EMELANDER LLC's authority currently active?

BRUCE EMELANDER LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

When is Bruce Emelander LLC's next MCS-150 update due?

Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2028 (set by USDOT 179729's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 23, 2026.

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Carrier Trust Score

Limited History

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Limited inspection history Active operating authority Insurance filing on record No reportable crashes (24 mo) Few vehicle inspections to judge

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