POINDEXTER TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 281955 • 10443 EAST 56TH STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46236
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
281,955
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3178236837
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
174,825
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
10443 EAST 56TH STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46236
Mailing Address
P O BOX 36399, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46236
Contact
Phone: 3178236837
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 1, 2008
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-182551 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3 522 188 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2019 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01AM225854 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA120673 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1985 | Sep 1, 2001 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA120673 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1985 | Oct 13, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 3 522 188 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01AM225854 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BA120673 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2001 | Oct 13, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BA120673 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 1, 2001 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC182551 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 1986 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
33%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
15
Violations
13
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.7%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 15 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (13 violations from 15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLILC | 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 |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
26.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.3 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.87vs nat'l 1.80
-0.93 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
14 total · 28.6% OOS
2024-062026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Unsafe Driving7 · 1 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance6 · 3 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
11
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
24
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SULLIVAN | STATE ROAD 154 | ...236152 | POINDEXTER TRANSPORT INC |
| May 25, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 042B | ...268897 | POINDEXTER TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 15, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAWRENCE | SUNNYSIDE RD | ...446724 | POINDEXTER TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 2, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2011 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2011 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2006 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2006 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2005 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2005 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2005 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2003 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2003 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2000 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 1999 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 1999 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 1997 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 1997 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 1, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2008
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 13, 2001
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2001
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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