CALDWELLS INC
USDOT 2971441 • 10911 N 600 EAST, MORRISTOWN, IN, 46161-9659
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-042234 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 15, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-600017-00 | ON FILE | Feb 8, 2020 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-600017-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2018 | Feb 8, 2020 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS 57813639 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2017 | Feb 8, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-600017-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-600017-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2020 | Feb 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 57813639 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2018 | Feb 8, 2018 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC042234 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2020 |
| MC042234 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 2017 | — | 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
5 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | MOLLER RD | ...264562 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EDEN | STATE RD 9 | ...309041 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Oct 7, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | STATE ROAD 32 | ...198809 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Sep 10, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOBLESVILLE | GREENFIELD AVE | ...413730 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Sep 5, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I- 465 | ...154752 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Jul 10, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FLAT ROCK | OLD STATE ROAD 252 | ...154751 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Jun 24, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEYMOUR | E TIPTON ST | ...350777 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Jan 10, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORRISTOWN | BLUE RIVER TRL | ...305715 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Dec 5, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW PALESTINE | 500 WEST | ...494171 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Oct 14, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWOOD(JOHNSON) | WORTHSVILLE RD | ...141469 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Jul 23, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | 200W | ...141467 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Apr 24, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENFIELD | 200 | ...496805 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Mar 5, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | N KEYSTONE AVENUE | ...025048 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Dec 20, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | 600 | ...413731 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Jan 3, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | SAM JONES | ...141470 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Dec 1, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I- 465 | ...311337 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Aug 28, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | SAM JONES | ...141469 | CALDWELLS INC |
| Dec 9, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records