BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC

PLAINFIELD, IN

USDOT 246230 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JEFF WUENSCH General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Construction Based in PLAINFIELD, IN Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jun 1, 2023
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JEFF WUENSCH
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Construction
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC (USDOT 246230)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JEFF WUENSCH (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/246230/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331291 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 246230
In FMCSA records since Apr 26, 1984 (~42y)
MC / docket MC174616
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JEFF WUENSCH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Construction
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 450,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
689 TOWER RD SUITE E
PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 246230
In FMCSA records since Apr 26, 1984 (~42y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 450,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.60 vs 1.80 -1.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 6 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 20%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
2
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
5
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC is a corporation based in PLAINFIELD, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 246230. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 2 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Plainfield, IN. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (3) and IL (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Int are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 331,291 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,291 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,291 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-03 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 3 1 33.3% Oct 28, 2025
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Mar 5, 2025
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Sep 15, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 3
Custom Scott 1
Freightliner 1
Int 1
Mana 1
Manac 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 4.80 5 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 2.50 3 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86204715 Oct 28, 2025 IN 2 SEYMOUR IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75G-TFWETL Yes
85786518 Sep 15, 2025 OH 2 EATON OH
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
0 No
85759834 Sep 10, 2025 IN 3 INDIANAPOLIS IN
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85681794 Sep 3, 2025 IN 3 REDKEY IN
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
84051857 Mar 5, 2025 IL 3 I-70
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79854385 Oct 3, 2023 IN 1
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.78 No
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0903434448 Aug 26, 2019 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902259110 Jul 1, 2014 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0901818766 May 2, 2012 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900679924 Apr 30, 2007 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN960000393_ Apr 15, 1996 IN 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (30 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT02506A 91X $1,000,000 Jun 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN260145 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2020 Jun 1, 2023 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-235710-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2017 Jun 1, 2020 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN188130 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2016 Jun 1, 2017 REPLACED
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA S2176219 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2015 Jun 1, 2016 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 45-110870-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2011 Jul 1, 2015 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 45-110870-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2011 Jun 1, 2015 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 45-110870-00 BIPD/Primary Feb 24, 2011 Jun 1, 2011 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 45-110-870-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2008 Feb 24, 2011 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 084602 09022753 CARGO Jun 1, 2008 Jul 1, 2015 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL-321249 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2007 Jun 1, 2007 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP47268A CARGO Jun 1, 2007 Jun 1, 2008 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP47268A BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2007 Jun 1, 2008 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL-321249 CARGO Jun 1, 2007 Jun 23, 2007 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL-321249 CARGO Jun 1, 2007 Jun 1, 2007 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL-321249 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2007 Jun 23, 2007 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP07724A BIPD/Primary Feb 23, 2005 Jun 1, 2007 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP07724A CARGO Feb 23, 2005 Jun 1, 2007 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP07724A BIPD/Primary Nov 22, 2004 Feb 23, 2005 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP07724A CARGO Nov 22, 2004 Feb 23, 2005 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP07724A BIPD/Primary Oct 29, 2003 Nov 22, 2004 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP07724A CARGO Oct 29, 2003 Nov 22, 2004 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP07724A BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2002 Oct 29, 2003 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP07724A CARGO Jun 1, 2002 Oct 29, 2003 CANCELLED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110081991 BIPD Jun 1, 1997 Jun 1, 2002 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 1, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. May 29, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Jun 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
  6. Jul 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jul 1, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jun 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jun 1, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 13, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Feb 24, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jun 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  13. Jun 23, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jun 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  15. Jun 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Nov 25, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Feb 23, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  18. Nov 22, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  19. Nov 18, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Dec 3, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Oct 29, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  22. Jun 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Oct 2, 1997
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Sep 18, 1997
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Sep 18, 1997
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Jul 1, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Jul 1, 1997
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  28. Jun 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. May 23, 1997
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Jan 21, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Jan 21, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Dec 27, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  33. Oct 12, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  34. Sep 26, 1989
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-70 IL 1 0
INDIANAPOLIS IN IN 1 0
REDKEY IN IN 1 0
SEYMOUR IN IN 1 1
EATON OH OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC

Is BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 246230 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC's safety rating?
BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC had?
6 roadside inspections are on file for BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC's out-of-service rate?
BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC based?
BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 689 TOWER RD SUITE E, PLAINFIELD, Indiana 46168. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC174616). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC operate?
BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC self-reports 3 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC had any crashes?
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BUTCH & SONS CARTAGE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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