ABSOLUTE TRUCKING AND LEASING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ABSOLUTE TRUCKING AND LEASING INC (USDOT 2944385) 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): ADAM BRADLEY SUTTINGER JR (Company officer) 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 — INDIANA FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2944385/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=35643 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceINDIANA FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCEPolicy effective Oct 18, 2017
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Process AgentLOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICEBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC996373ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ABSOLUTE TRUCKING AND LEASING INC is a motor carrier based in CROWN POINT, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2944385. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 29 power units and 7 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ABSOLUTE TRUCKING AND LEASING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 29 power units and 7 drivers, based in Crown Point, IN. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 37.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CELINA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (14) and MI (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
37.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 29 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth, Volvo, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 35,643 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–44 power units (±50% of this carrier's 29 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 3.10 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 18.57 | 19 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86167111 | Oct 22, 2025 | IN | 3 | PORTAGE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86130789 | Oct 20, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volk
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85884131 | Sep 25, 2025 | IN | 2 | FORT WAYNE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LBL, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 85393126 | Jul 29, 2025 | IN | 3 | CROWN POINT IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLOWZ, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85073770 | Jun 26, 2025 | MI | 3 | US12 EB AT PORTAGE RD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Vlv
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84629838 | May 7, 2025 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 84280011 | Mar 25, 2025 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 393.52A-B, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 84023272 | Feb 25, 2025 | IN | 3 | LA PORTE IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 83059358 | Nov 1, 2024 | IN | 3 | LA PORTE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 83059346 | Oct 30, 2024 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 82906273 | Oct 14, 2024 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95F | Yes |
| 82617758 | Sep 5, 2024 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.51(c), 393.47(b) | Yes |
| 82040189 | Jun 27, 2024 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 81979638 | Jun 24, 2024 | IN | 2 | CROWN POINT IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.55(c)(1) | No |
| 81708362 | May 16, 2024 | IN | 2 | KNOX IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.81 | Yes |
| 81528663 | Apr 30, 2024 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON EB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.47(a) | No |
| 81278068 | Apr 5, 2024 | IN | 3 | FORT WAYNE IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79854404 | Oct 3, 2023 | IN | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79269642 | Jul 26, 2023 | IN | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 78468689 | Apr 21, 2023 | IN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904551680 | Aug 1, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 30, 2017 | MC996373-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIANA FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE | CAP1009063 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 18, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CELINA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 7225493-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 6, 2017 | Oct 18, 2017 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 4 | 3 |
| CROWN POINT IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| FORT WAYNE IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| LA PORTE IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| LOWELL IN | IN | 2 | 2 |
| CHESTERTON EB | IN | 1 | 0 |
| KNOX IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| PORTAGE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| US12 EB AT PORTAGE RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(b) | Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.51(c) | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC996373
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INDIANA FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE
91X policy on file
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CELINA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify ABSOLUTE TRUCKING AND LEASING INC
- 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.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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