Grand Rapids Gravel Co
Wyoming, MI
DBA: KALKMAN REDI MIX PORT CITY REDI MIX
Profile data updated Feb 24, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
60
Power Units
45
Drivers
FMCSA since 2005 (21 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2005. Based in Wyoming, MI, they operate a fleet of 60 power units with 45 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Power Only, Dry Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Grand Rapids Gravel Co operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 55 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Grand Rapids Gravel Co is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 45
MCS-150 Mileage: 800,000 miles (2022)
Driver Information
45
Total Drivers
45
CDL Drivers
45
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO
2 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Nov 10, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, CMI, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 25% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 25% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 25% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 25% |
Trailers (2 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Crnp | 1 |
| Mcoa | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| 20 ft | 1 |
| 29 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 1 | 25% |
| CMI | 1 | 25% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 25% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 25% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
13
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+43.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+77.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | MI | Full | 11 | 4 |
| 05/29/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | MI | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO is inferred to operate: Power Only, Dry Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO's authority currently active?
GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO been in business?
GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2005, making their authority approximately 21 years, 4 months old.
Where is GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO located?
GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO is physically located at 2700 28TH ST SW, WYOMING, MI 49519.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MI. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.48A-BIHE — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-10 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 11 | OOS · 4 |
| 2025-05-29 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
9 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for GRAND RAPIDS GRAVEL CO, of which 4 (44%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (4)
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