SPEED TRANS INC
USDOT 2862255 • 1025 JOHNSON AVE, FRANKLIN, IN, 46131
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-959186 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 8, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN293716 | ON FILE | Jun 10, 2021 | Jul 14, 2023 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN293716 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7718843 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2018 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1557250 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2017 | Jun 10, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1557250 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3817108 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2016 | Jun 10, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN293716 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN293716 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2023 | Jun 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7718843 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1557250 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2018 | Jun 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1557250 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3817108 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2017 | Jun 10, 2017 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC959186 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2018 |
| MC959186 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2016 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | 86947710 | Roadside | PA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 84528555 | LEWISBURG OH | OH | Level 3 | WABASH NAT FULL TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 84274563 | LOGISTICS DRIVE | PA | Level 1 | WANC FULL TRAILER | 17 | 396.17C, 392.16, 395.22G | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 83115991 | I81 SOUTHBOUND WEIGH STATION M | PA | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.75C, 395.8, 392.2 | No |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 82464681 | ST. LOUIS MO | MO | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 4, 2023 | 80107367 | I-70 E/B | IL | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 392.60(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWOOD(JOHNSON) | E MAIN | ...198247 | SPEED TRANS INC |
| Jan 29, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records