VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2975712 • 2021 N GRIFFITH BLVD #A, GRIFFITH, IN, 46319
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-942910 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000093 | ON FILE | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000010 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08473936 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2020 | Mar 18, 2024 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-03138-19 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2020 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06578-18 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2018 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06578-17 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2017 | Mar 18, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06578-17 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2932539 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2016 | Mar 18, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2932539 | TRANSFERRED | Jul 13, 2016 | Feb 16, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2932539 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000093 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000010 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08473936 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-03138-19 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2020 | Mar 18, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06578-18 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06578-17 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2018 | Mar 18, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06578-17 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 |
| CANC/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2932539 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2017 | Mar 18, 2017 |
| TRANSFER | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2932539 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2017 | Feb 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2932539 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC942910 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2026 |
| MC942910 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2020 |
| MC942910 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2019 |
| MC942910 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 22, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC942910 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 7, 2016 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Feb 16, 2017 |
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
38 states • 292 inspections
Violation Summary (137 violations from latest 100 of 292 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 9 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS4 | 2-SLLS4 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:16-D | 16-D | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-CDHM | Coupling - Horizontal movement between upper and lower halves exceeds 1/2 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | 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:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71B-MC | Carrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to use or equip a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-DETECT | Driver having any measured alcohol concentration or any detected presence of alcohol while on dutyor operating or in physical control of a commercial motor veh | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (292 inspections)
Showing 50 of 292
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAIRBURN | I-85 NORTH NEAR SENOIA RD | ...267686 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 18, 2025 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILMINGTON | S WALNUT ST | ...329150 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 5, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | HIGHWAY 121 N NEAR JONES RD | ...995914 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 13, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK GROVE | CST SW 10TH ST | ...219532 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 20, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOWNVILLE | 5NB | ...150180 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 20, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOWNVILLE | 5NB | ...150180 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 4, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GW7265 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 1, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SHORE HWY | ...UN9069 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 6, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 75 NB MM 326 | ...897667 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 29, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHAVEN | 55 | ...GE4409 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 2, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCKY MOUNT | CRAIG ST | ...A14452 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 28, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...230342 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 28, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US-190 | ...290861 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | US 59 | ...311269 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 20, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...939857 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 7, 2022 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...938242 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 16, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRANDVIEW | CST BLUE RIDGE BLVD | ...938242 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 20, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE MOUNTAIN | 87WB | ...311269 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 9, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 4 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...976448 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 12, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOT SPRINGS | 25 | ...155933 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 29, 2021 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANCHESTER | CTH AW WB | ...172464 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 21, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | N 500 NORTH SAM HOUSTON W PKWY | ...172464 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 27, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 1702 | I-110 | ...921487 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 9, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | GHENT | I-77 MP 29 | ...129692 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 21, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARTINSBURG | FIVE POINT AVE, N QUEEN ST | ...142883 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events