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VAN GRONINGEN LOGISTICS, INC.

MC553725 · DOT 01131167 · MANTECA, CA

+1 (209) 982-5675paulh@vgandsons.comFMCSA SAFER
Owner / Officer
PAUL HIEMSTRA
Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Registered
May 2003
Fleet Size
13 power units
MCS-150 Updated
May 2020
Cargo Insurance
Not Required

Trust Score

B85 / 100Good — established broker with minor concerns

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Authority & Bond

Broker AuthorityFMCSA-issued license allowing a company to arrange transportation of freight. Required to legally operate as a freight broker.
Active
Authority AgeHow long this broker has held active authority with FMCSA. Longer = more established.
17 years, 10 months
Common AuthorityAllows a carrier to haul freight for the general public. Most brokers don't need this.
None
Contract AuthorityAllows hauling freight under specific contracts. Rarely used by pure brokers.
Inactive
Process AgentA BOC-3 filing — a legal representative in each state who can accept court papers on behalf of the broker.
#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC., LONE TREE, CO
BMC-85$75,000 (required minimum)

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History & Compliance

Active

Current

05/17/2024

01/14/2020

04/01/2017

05/18/2016

Authority StatusWhether the broker's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally broker loads.

Active broker authority

30/30
Authority AgeHow long the broker has held authority. Newer brokers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
Bond StatusBrokers must carry a $75,000 BMC-84 or BMC-85 surety bond. Missing bond = no protection if they don't pay.

Bond/surety on file

20/20
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

1 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago

5/10
Rejected FilingsInsurance or bond filings rejected by FMCSA — often due to paperwork errors, but can indicate deeper issues.

No rejected filings

5/5
Compliance

Bond filed, BOC-3 on file

5/10

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

Frequently Asked

Is VAN GRONINGEN LOGISTICS, INC. a legitimate freight broker?

VAN GRONINGEN LOGISTICS, INC. (MC553725) has active broker authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is B (85/100). They have been in business for 17 years, 10 months. The company officer is PAUL HIEMSTRA. Registered with FMCSA since May 2003.

What is their bond status?

VAN GRONINGEN LOGISTICS, INC. has 1 bond/surety filing(s) on record: BMC-85 — $75,000 (required minimum).

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