CRYSTAL FLASH INC
DBA CRYSTAL FLASH · Grand Rapids, MI · MC 863238
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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- 1 fatal crash in the 24-month window
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 237926 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | CRYSTAL FLASH INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | CRYSTAL FLASH |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 863238 |
| Reported physical address | 1754 ALPINE AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49504, US |
| Reported business phone | (616) 363-4851 |
| Reported power units | 206 |
| Reported drivers | 195 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Kathrynn Nicholson-Stivers, Brad Gandy |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Sep 16, 2026 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 124 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% (1 of 124) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.6% (6 of 108) |
| Violations | 78 across 44 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 7 |
| Crashes | 13 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 1 / 7 / 12 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 1 / 13 |
Most frequent published violation codes
172203PNo Non-odorized entry for LPG339347EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt339353BBAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear33939ALLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3177840GHMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Liquid discharge valve not closed during the transportation of Class 2 hazardous materials2
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Compare the reported Grand Rapids record
CRYSTAL FLASH INC reports 206 power units. The Grand Rapids, Michigan directory contains 3,283 census records, of which 2,823 report at least one power unit.
Reported cargo and business classification
CRYSTAL FLASH INC reports PRIVATE PROPERTY in the census and lists 3 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Liquids and gases
- Chemicals
Fleet size in local context
| Power units | Records | Share of all city records |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 460 | 14.0% |
| 1 | 1,591 | 48.5% |
| 2–5 | 804 | 24.5% |
| 6–20 | 288 | 8.8% |
| 21–100 | 103 | 3.1% |
| Over 100: this carrier’s band | 37 | 1.1% |
| Unknown / other | 0 | 0.0% |
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Sep 14, 1983
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Jun 09, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
Sep 19, 2026 14:26 UTC · changed
- Power units
212206 - Drivers
164195 - Operation classification
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIREPRIVATE PROPERTY - Safety Rating Date
1999081820260916
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC863238 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC863238 | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | $1,000,000 | Jun 01, 2023 | BMC-91X | BAP 2927139 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against CRYSTAL FLASH INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- ReinstatedMC863238 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
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Shared contact details
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