MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC
USDOT 1453340 • 10525 W US HWY 30 BLD 7, WANATAH, IN, 46390
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-549170 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2015 | Mar 9, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZC0232 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CBP8592914 | ON FILE | Jan 26, 2009 | Jun 15, 2011 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS 56475423 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 23, 2015 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS 56475423 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS 56475423 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS 56475423 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 23, 2019 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X33172 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 8855358 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X18021 | REPLACED | May 25, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X18021 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA8590615 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2009 | May 25, 2011 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CBP8376764 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2008 | Jan 26, 2009 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CBP8376764 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2008 | Mar 26, 2009 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA8376864 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2008 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA8376864 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2008 | Mar 26, 2009 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0452617 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2008 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CBA 0452617 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2006 | Sep 28, 2008 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CBA 0452617 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2006 | Sep 10, 2008 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0452617 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2006 | Sep 28, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZC0232 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 56475423 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2019 | Feb 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 56475423 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 56475423 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2015 | Feb 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 56475423 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X33172 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BA 8855358 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X18021 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X18021 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | CBP8592914 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BA8590615 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2011 | May 25, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | CBP8376764 | CARGO | Mar 26, 2009 | Mar 26, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BA8376864 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2009 | Mar 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | CBP8376764 | CARGO | Jan 26, 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BA8376864 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2009 | Jan 23, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA 0452617 | CARGO | Sep 28, 2008 | Sep 28, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA 0452617 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2008 | Sep 28, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA 0452617 | CARGO | Sep 10, 2008 | Sep 10, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA 0452617 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2008 | Jan 26, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-549170 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC549170 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 19, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC549170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2015 |
| MC549170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2009 |
| MC549170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2008 |
| MC549170 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2006 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2015 |
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 • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d)(2) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (42 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | W 800 S | ...021849 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Sep 29, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANCESVILLE | US 421 | ...HN5792 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Aug 22, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WALKERTON | MICHIGAN STREET | ...LU7166 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE |
| Jan 17, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I80 | ...250447 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Dec 30, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | E 106TH ST | ...043046 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Nov 12, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KOUTS | SR 8 | ...HN5792 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Oct 7, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MICHIGAN CITY | US HWY 20 | ...028429 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Aug 13, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALPARAISO | STATE ROAD 49 | ...043046 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Jul 3, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | STATE RD 149 | ...041016 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Feb 8, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BELSHAW RD | ...028533 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Jan 20, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | E 1100 N | ...033916 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARY | W 5TH AVE | ...HN5793 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Aug 26, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WANATAH | US HWY 421 | ...HN5785 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Jul 25, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LOGANSPORT | SR 25 | ...029890 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Jul 23, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BEND | STATE ROAD 23 | ...LU7166 | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Oct 28, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events