BIG JIM TRUCKING INC
DBA GRAND VALLEY EXPRESS
Why it isn't graded
Not graded: operating authority revoked since Oct 15, 2025 (Revoked) with no roadside inspection or crash recorded since, and no active authority on file. Graded again once it is seen operating or the authority is reinstated.
FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025: 0 crashes · 10 inspections · vehicle out-of-service 37.5% (national avg 22.3%)
Fleet, registration and cargo
Fleet and equipment
- Power units
- 9 all owned
- Drivers · CDL
- 7 · 7
- Annual miles
- 407k ~45k per unit
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Registration
- Organization
- CORPORATION
- Operation
- Interstate
- Authority type
- Authorized For-Hire
- Cargo operation
- Interstate
- Scope
- Interstate (Within 100 miles)
- Registered
- Mar 20, 1995 (31 yrs)
- MCS-150 update
- Jan 28, 2025 (Address Change)
- Officers
- JOHN H. GROENINK · CORNELIUS J. GROENINK
- Phone
- (616) 837-5105
- gvep@groeninks.com
- Address
- 11260 Michigan Ave, Nunica MI 49448
Cargo
“General Freight” is a catch-all; the actual cargo mix and its risk may differ.
FMCSA status today
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Roadside and crash record
FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025Violations
9 on the FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025-
Vehicle maintenance No alert9 · 4 out-of-serviceBrakes 4 · Tires 3 · Lights 1 · Other parts 1
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Unsafe driving No alert0
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Hours of service No alert0
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Driver fitness No alert0
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itCrashes
FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025 · crash reports through Sep 15, 2026No reportable crashes on the FMCSA record in the last 24 months.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through May 14, 2026 · no change recorded by FMCSA sinceThe live FMCSA check isn't on hand; see FMCSA status today.
- Last on FMCSA's record (May 14, 2026)
- No liability filing on FMCSA's record through May 14, 2026.Last filing: AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, ended Oct 9, 2025 (cancellation notice took effect).
- Cargo filing
- on file · MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO since May 21, 2005
- Broker or forwarder bond
- $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84) · MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO since May 5, 1995
- One liability insurer throughout
- 1 cancellation notice filed by an insurer; 1 took effect (the last Oct 9, 2025, not replaced on FMCSA's record)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it operates
Map: inspections and crashes from FMCSA's weekly files over 24 months.
- Michigan (HQ) 6
- Illinois 1
- Minnesota 1
- Ohio 1
- Wisconsin 1
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
| BASIC | Inspections with violations | Measure | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance | 3 | 7.00 | No alert |
| Unsafe driving | 0 | 0.00 | No alert |
| Hours of service | 0 | 0.00 | No alert |
| Driver fitness | 0 | 0.00 | No alert |
| Drugs & alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | No alert |
10 driver inspections · 8 vehicle inspections
These records come from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025.
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