POLAR INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS LLC

USDOT 2476949 • 25717 MINER RD, ELKHART, IN, 46514

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,476,949
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5743898811
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
438,509
Physical Address
25717 MINER RD, ELKHART, IN, 46514
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2995, ELKHART, IN, 46514
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 17, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1107117ACTIVEUnknownOct 18, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.BIPD/Primary34063379ON FILEAug 17, 2024Aug 17, 2024

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.BIPD/Primary34063379REPLACEDAug 17, 2024Jul 7, 2024
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.BIPD/Primary34063379REPLACEDAug 17, 2024Jul 7, 2024
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary4416686REPLACEDJul 7, 2024Aug 17, 2024
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCEBIPD/Primary4416686REPLACEDMay 1, 2020Aug 17, 2024

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLAMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.34063379BIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2024Aug 17, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA4416686BIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2024Aug 17, 2024
TERM/REPLCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE4416686BIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2024Aug 17, 2024
TERM/REPLAMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.34063379BIPD/PrimaryJul 7, 2024Jul 7, 2024
TERM/REPLAMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS.34063379BIPD/PrimaryJul 7, 2024Jul 7, 2024

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1107117COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 30, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 18, 2024
MC1107117MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 21, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
65%

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

Inspections
27
Violations
48
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states27 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (48 violations from 27 inspections)

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Violation Summary (48 violations from 27 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status6010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner60Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information20Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:178.346-1-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406 general requirements.10Hazardous Materials
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 a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.801-LEAKAccepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environ11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:172.502A1Placarding general requirements107Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCMMovement of damaged hazmat packages109Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:178.345-11B-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 tank outlet requirements.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.817A-HMRSPMCPlacarding violation108Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim10Hours Of Service
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 Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.78vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

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

Inspection History (27 inspections)

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Inspection History (27 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 13, 202687071912ANGOLA ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 15, 202686804249RICHMONDKYLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 14, 202686811596WILMINGTON OHOHLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
Dec 12, 202586570510WB I-96 AT FARMINGTONMILevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLLR, 393.9A-LRLINo
Dec 4, 202586496438KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PI, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 21, 202586124815JASPER FLFLLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 15, 202586075041CAMBRIDGE OHOHLevel 1HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 23, 202585868518I-94 E/B @ RACE RDMILevel 3PBT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 13, 202585480858LONDONKYLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.9A2-CYes
Aug 12, 202585527430RINGGOLD GAGALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PINo
Jul 28, 202585337922ELIZABETHTOWNKYLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 16, 202585266351YODER ININLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER4395.8E-HOSPDNo
Jul 1, 202585113329RoadsideMILevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 30, 202584541213OREGONIA OHOHLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55E-BNo
Apr 29, 202584579328FORT WAYNE ININLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR6395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8A, 178.346-1-HMPNo
Mar 26, 202584243236GRASS LAKE SCALE W/BMILevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWG1, 177.801-LEAKYes
Mar 10, 202584151658ANGOLA ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR9395.24, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLS3No
Dec 4, 202483306457I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUSMDLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 11, 202483132231ELIZABETHTOWNKYLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1172.502A1No
Oct 10, 202482880433EBMILevel 2PBR TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Oct 1, 202482806346SB I-75 @ GIBRALTARMILevel 2PBT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 172.602(c)(1)No
Jul 9, 202482084126ROADSIDE US 24OHLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 395.22(g)No
May 6, 202481603198I70ILLevel 3MAC TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 17, 202481417207ASHBURN GAGALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Mar 14, 202481132871MICHIGAN CITY INUSLevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER4177.823A-HMPMCM, 396.17C-PI, 178.345-11B-HMPNo
Dec 15, 202380456355CHESTERTON ININLevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER2395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPDNo
Aug 9, 202379384348WB I-94 @ BELLEVILLE REST AREAMILevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2393.11, 172.602(c)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

24 total · 12.5% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 14, 2026ININJURY01ELKHARTW BRISTOL ST...003860POLAR INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS LLC
Dec 19, 2024ILTOW00CHICAGON KEDZIE AVE...528604POLAR INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS LLC
Nov 20, 2018INTOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
IN-2024-0127-US1539Oct 2, 2024177.817(a); 387.7(a)$40,710HM Carrier/Shipper

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 14, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 19, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 18, 2024
Authority
Oct 2, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $40,710
Case IN-2024-0127-US1539 • 177.817(a); 387.7(a)
Aug 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Aug 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE • BIPD/Primary
Jul 7, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 7, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY LINES INS. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 20, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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