RALPH MEYERS TRUCKING INC

DOT 115777 MC 152954 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
5 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 40.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
14 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

9585 LAKE MICHIGAN DRIVE, ALLENDALE, MI, 49401

Phone Number

(616) 895-4357

Mailing Address

PO BOX 25, ALLENDALE, MI, 49401

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(616) 895-4878

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
42 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
45 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2011-07-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-07-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-05-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-05-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1990-10-15 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1985-05-10 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-06-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-03-25 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2014-07-26 BIPD/Primary 48-818983-01 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2011-07-26 BIPD/Primary TF632523 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-07-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-05-17 BIPD/Primary 4881898300 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-07-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-07-15 CARGO 3217428729 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2018-06-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-07-15 CARGO 6685630 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2010-07-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-17 BIPD/Primary CA050101 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-06-15 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2003-07-15 BIPD/Primary TRK 41 01 93 $750,000 GREAT MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPA… 2005-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-07-15 CARGO 450639 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2009-08-08 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-07-15 BIPD/Primary TP6300720 $750,000 CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. 2003-07-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-07-15 BIPD/Primary TSX000294 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2002-07-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-07-15 CARGO 6612177 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2002-07-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-07-15 BIPD/Primary TF228138 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-07-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-07-15 BIPD/Primary 7LHT226T335 2 93 $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 1996-07-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-07-15 CARGO CPP-0356977 $750,000 AMERISURE INSURANCE COMPANY 2000-07-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

40.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

5 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 5 Last inspection: Jan 16, 2026 Total crashes: 25

FMCSA Inspection Records (5 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jan 16, 2026

SAMOK01684

1 viol.
Level 3 MI MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Aug 11, 2025

1008900710

Level 2 IN MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Oct 8, 2024

0289000013

Level 1 OH MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Aug 6, 2024

9531000502

Level 3 IN MACK 1M1AN4GY...

May 6, 2024

CV44790723

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 KY MACK 1M1AN4GY...
Total Inspections

5

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

5

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (25 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Dec 8, 2022

MI • MI0002770963

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 12, 2021

MI • MI0002388879

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2021

MI • MI0002229165

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 19, 2018

MI • MI0001353842

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 8, 2017

OH • OH0176082410

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 18, 2016

MI • MI0009600600

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 27, 2015

OH • OH0156132296

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 21, 2015

MI • MI0009178244

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 19, 2013

MI • MI0008701405

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2013

OH • OH0136634130

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2013

MI • MI0008551417

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 21, 2012

IN • IN0901877984

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 16, 2012

GA • GA0004173683

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 16, 2012

GA • GA0004151095

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2011

GA • GA0003642539

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

14

Total Crashes

25

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

2

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

5
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

14
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

14

14 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 10
Interstate: 9
Intrastate: 1
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 9
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 1

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Fresh Produce Meat Dry Bulk Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

14

Power Units

14

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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