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INDIANA STEEL CARRIERS INC

USDOT 2017701 • 2558 KERRY DR, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,017,701
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Indiana
Phone
2198842703
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
MCS-150 Mileage
1,194,352
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Physical Address
2558 KERRY DR, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
Contact
Phone: 2198842703

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 14, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-713272ACTIVEUnknownFeb 14, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary152501-15-91-28-8ON FILEFeb 14, 2025Feb 14, 2026
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCM0051160ON FILEMay 20, 2010Dec 3, 2012

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION RRG INCBIPD/PrimaryPT-24020484-01CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2024Feb 14, 2025
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICABIPD/PrimaryMMT H25549090CANCELLEDFeb 28, 2023Feb 28, 2024
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICABIPD/PrimaryMMT H25549090REPLACEDFeb 28, 2023Feb 14, 2024
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA945723901REPLACEDFeb 28, 2022Feb 28, 2023
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0051160CANCELLEDApr 3, 2014Jun 27, 2015
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0051160CANCELLEDAug 31, 2013Apr 3, 2014
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0051160CANCELLEDOct 24, 2012Aug 31, 2013
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0051160NAME CHANGEDMay 20, 2010Dec 3, 2012
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0051160REPLACEDMay 20, 2010Oct 24, 2012

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY152501-15-91-28-8BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2026Feb 14, 2026
CANCELPROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION RRG INCPT-24020484-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2025Feb 14, 2025
TERM/CANCLINDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICAMMT H25549090BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2024Feb 28, 2024
TERM/REPLINDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICAMMT H25549090BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2024Feb 14, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA945723901BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2023Feb 28, 2023
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0051160BIPD/PrimaryJun 27, 2015Jun 27, 2015
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0051160BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2014Apr 3, 2014
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0051160BIPD/PrimaryAug 31, 2013Aug 31, 2013
NAMECHGLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0051160CARGODec 3, 2012Dec 3, 2012
TERM/CANCLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0051160BIPD/PrimaryDec 3, 2012Dec 3, 2012
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0051160BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2012Oct 24, 2012

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-713272INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC713272COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 21, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2025
MC713272COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 1, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2024
MC713272MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 16, 2022—Unknown
MC713272COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 29, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 25, 2012
MC713272MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 27, 2010REVOKEDJul 6, 2015

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
32%
Unsafe Driving
52%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
37
Violations
92
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.8%
Driver OOS %
10.8%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
5
Sep
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

11 states • 37 inspections

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Violation Summary (92 violations from 37 inspections)

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Violation Summary (92 violations from 37 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance71—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit605Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time51—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.50—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit307Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed33—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status3010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFRELD - driver tamper/disable2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47DBrake actuators/chambers defective217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9B-LHLOLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205AWheel/rim defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(f)Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.14211—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.1 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.49vs nat'l 1.80
+0.69 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (37 inspections)

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Inspection History (37 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 23, 202687402804KANSASVILLE WIWILevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS3, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Mar 13, 202687329326ARGOS ININLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR6395.8E-HOSPD, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 25, 202687136587HOPE ARARLevel 32012 MAC T SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 7, 202686991984LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 2, 202686952255WAPAKONETA OHOHLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIRPNo
Jan 11, 202686807532392M IH35E NBTXLevel 2MACL SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 393.53B, 396.3A1BOSYes
Dec 16, 202586624567TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 8, 20258630057259M IH35 NBTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER2393.55C1, 396.17CNo
Nov 7, 202586276335WANATAH ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR19395.8E1PC-OOS, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.32B-ELDDFRYes
Nov 4, 202586276560MARKLEVILLE ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 4, 202586231640JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 30, 202585961693SOUTH BEND ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Sep 30, 202585934582SPRINGFIELD OHOHLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Sep 29, 202585923726ST MARYS OHOHLevel 2REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 12, 202585790592SAGOLAMILevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS3, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Sep 4, 202585710875HOPE ARARLevel 3BENSON SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 14, 202585510316SPRINGFIELD OHOHLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Aug 2, 202585412828IH 35 MM 59TXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 9, 202585179796WABAUNSEE COUNTY - 197KSLevel 2BENS SEMI-TRAILER2393.60D, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Jun 24, 202585051680IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER4393.78, 393.9, 393.95ANo
May 30, 202584849523BENTON ARARLevel 2MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER5396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLSRNo
May 14, 202584698837I-57 SBILLevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 19, 202584205304BREAUX BRIDGE LALALevel 1REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
Feb 22, 202583946066I-57ILLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 11, 202583867042NORWALK OHOHLevel 2MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Feb 8, 202583816705CARUTHERSVILLE MOMOLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jan 23, 202583679392CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 14, 202583605838HOPE ARARLevel 3BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 5, 202483096882IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER10393.47D, 393.205A, 393.209DYes
Aug 17, 202482500587IH 35 NB MM 59TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.83(f)No
Jun 29, 202482062093I-35 M.M 59 REST ARETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 2, 202481037046PLYMOUTH ININLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER7395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLLR, 395.22H4-ELDBRODSNo
Nov 21, 202380228695HEMPSTEAD CO (HOPE EAST STN)ARLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 3, 202379578532SALINE COUNTYARLevel 3UNK SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 16, 202378648772VAN WERT SCALESOHLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER6393.47(e), 393.53(b), 392.2Yes
Apr 11, 202378317465ROADSIDEOHLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 6, 202378295686US 33 MP 8OHLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47(a), 393.55(e), 393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

31 total · 19.4% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

HOPE AR3
SPRINGFIELD OH2
IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE2 · 1 OOS
I-571
SALINE COUNTY1
I-57 SB1
ARGOS IN1
LITTLE ROCK AR1

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service28 · 5 OOS
Unsafe Driving23 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 17, 2024OHTOW00BETHEL (TOWNSHIP OF)STATE RT 201 HW...204196INDIANA STEEL CARRIER INC

Compliance Timeline

13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 14, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-713272
Feb 14, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION RRG INC • BIPD/Primary
Apr 17, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 27, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 31, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 3, 2012
Insurance
Insurance namechg
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 3, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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