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DUNKEL HEAVY DUTY TOWING COMPANY
DOT 1958407MC 5386ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateFREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY · $1,000,000 · 1 policyBIG RAPIDS, MI
COMPANY
Authority since
2017-02-03
MCS-150
2026-01-26 · 138,000 mi (2023)
Fleet
4 units · 7 trailers · 5 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
138,000 mi (2023)
ADDRESS
Physical
20833 18 MILE RD
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
2317965000
Email
stephanie@bigrapidstransport.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
JAMES DUNKEL
Title
OWNER
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Private Property · Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
8
General FreightMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesConstructionOther: WRECKER SERVICE
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
118 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
25.0%
5 / 20 inspections
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 5 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
1 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 0 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
75% — 15 clean of 20 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
25.0% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 5 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Authority Events
1 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-01-26
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000
SUMMARY
Severe OOS rate 38% (last 24 mo)
12.5 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
1.5 violations per inspection
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M
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