BJ FORREST TRUCKING INC

DOT 342344 MC 284296 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
17 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 17.65% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 40.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
12 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 14 (14 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

4743 DRYDEN RD, DRYDEN, MI, 48428

Phone Number

(810) 796-2888

Mailing Address

PO BOX 116, DRYDEN, MI, 48428

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
18 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-11-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-11-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-11-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-11-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-11-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-11-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-11-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-01-15 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-11-27 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2011-11-28 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2010-11-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-12-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-09-29 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-09-29 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC284296 2012-11-27
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC284296 2011-11-28

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: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
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
2025-09-15 BIPD/Primary CA02848458 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2007-10-02 Cargo 3C39567 N/A EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2020-11-02 BIPD/Primary CA 2848458 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANC… 2025-09-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-11-29 BIPD/Primary 5E78661 $750,000 EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COM… 2020-11-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-11-02 BIPD/Primary 5E78661 $750,000 EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COM… 2019-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-11-02 BIPD/Primary 5E78662 $750,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2017-11-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-11-21 BIPD/Primary TP9881638 04 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2017-11-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-11-21 BIPD/Primary TP9881638 03 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2016-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-11-21 BIPD/Primary TP9881638 01 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2015-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-11-21 BIPD/Primary TP 9881638 01 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2014-12-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-11-21 BIPD/Primary TRK 9473317 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2013-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-11-21 BIPD/Primary TRK 9473317 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2012-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-11-21 BIPD/Primary TRK 9473317 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2011-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-11-21 BIPD/Primary TRK 9473317 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2010-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-11-21 BIPD/Primary SPA 03293976 $750,000 MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. 2009-11-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-12-10 BIPD/Primary CA 6044003 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANC… 2008-11-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-11-04 BIPD/Primary DSHN00002352 $750,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2007-12-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-11-04 BIPD/Primary DSHN00001599 $750,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2005-11-04 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

17.65%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

17 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

40.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

10 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 17 Last inspection: May 28, 2026 Total crashes: 5

FMCSA Inspection Records (17 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 28, 2026

GUSUJ00720

Level 2 MI KW 1NKWGGGG...

Dec 3, 2025

ROBER00925

1 viol.
Level 3 MI KW 1NKWGGGG...

Jul 25, 2025

PEASS02972

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 MI FORD 1FDXF46F...

Jun 25, 2025

0057000065

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 OH KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

May 19, 2025

3239000505

Level 2 OH KENWORTH 1XKWPB0X...

Feb 25, 2025

1575000081

Level 2 OH KENWORTH 1NKWGGGG...

Jan 29, 2025

8557005928

Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1NKWGGGG...

May 2, 2024

BARTT04363

1 viol.
Level 3 MI KW 1XKDDB0X...

Mar 6, 2024

POWEL03526

1 viol.
Level 3 MI KW 1XKWDB9X...

Feb 8, 2024

E965403914

Level 2 PA KNNW 1XKWDB9X...

Feb 1, 2024

DEJOS00891

1 viol.
Level 3 MI KW 1XKDDB0X...

Dec 18, 2023

8557004636

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN KENWORTH 1XKWPB0X...

Aug 30, 2023

CV42990241

3 viol.
Level 2 KY KW 1XKWDB9X...

Aug 15, 2023

9761001247

5 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 IN KW 1XKWDB9X...

Jul 10, 2023

J206154244

4 viol.
Level 3 OK KW 1XKWPB0X...
Total Inspections

17

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

17

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (5 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.

Jun 1, 2022

MI • MI0002591282

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 9, 2019

OH • OH0193129929

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Dec 4, 2015

MI • MI0009472486

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 29, 2004

MI • MI0005839664

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 12, 1995

MI • MI000517136A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

5

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

17
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

12
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

12

12 owned

Trailers

14

14 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 10
Interstate: 0
Intrastate: 10
Driver Inspections

10

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 40.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 4
Intrastate (<100 mi): 6

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Machinery

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

12

Power Units

12

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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