PENCE BUSINESS GROUP INCORPORATED
USDOT 1405332 • DBA: PENCE GROUP • 2515 S 900 E, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47905
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1444489 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1444490 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 29, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000290846 | ON FILE | Jul 5, 2022 | Jun 15, 2023 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000290846 | CANCELLED | Jul 5, 2022 | Jul 20, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000290846 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000290846 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1444490 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2023 |
| MC1444489 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 11, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1444489 | PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON | DISMISSED | Aug 11, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1444490 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | 86457109 | WALTON IN | IN | Level 3 | WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 85302816 | LOGANSPORT IN | IN | Level 2 | MIDLAND IN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 80889385 | SH-33 & SH-177 | OK | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 80177477 | GUILFORD IN | IN | Level 3 | UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 79134873 | SR 28 WB @ 700 W | IN | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSSVILLE | STATE RD 26 | ...684201 | PENCE BUSINESS GROUP INCORPORATED |
| Mar 10, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | US HWY 52 S | ...827857 | PENCE BUSINESS GROUP INCORPORATED |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records