DBA: Inter Commerce Express
Etna Transfer Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Grand Rapids, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 9 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 9 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 97% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 94% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 83% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 4 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 |
Franklin Metal Trading Corporation
No alertsGrand Rapids, MI · 9 units
Enterprise Iron&Metal
No alertsGrand Rapids, MI · 9 units
Grand Rapids Glass And Door Inc
No alertsGrand Rapids, MI · 9 units
Halo Transportation Services Llc
No alertsGrand Rapids, MI · 9 units
Lodestar Construction Inc
No alertsGrand Rapids, MI · 9 units
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 3
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 5.65 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.38 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 7.60 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 7 states. Top state MI accounts for 45% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 55%.
+2 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 11 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 2 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 3922SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 393203ECBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 393100BC | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 393104F3C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 393124ECCP | Concrete Pipe - Improper securement of pipe up to 45 inches in diameter. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
Grand Rapids, MI
also at 3 others