LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 3283188 • 450 E 96TH ST SUITE 500, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46240
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-1038362 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1300000046 | ON FILE | Oct 13, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1300000046 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1300000046 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1300000046 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1300000046 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA991111130 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000108 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2024 | Feb 2, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000108 00 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000108 00 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08477838 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2022 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20171003-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2021 | Jan 25, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1300000046 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1300000046 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1300000046 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1300000046 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1300000046 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA991111130 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000108 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2025 | Feb 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000108 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2025 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08477838 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000108 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20171003-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2022 | Jan 25, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1038362 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1038362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2025 |
| MC1038362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2025 |
| MC1038362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 |
| MC1038362 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 8, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1038362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2025 |
| MC1038362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2024 |
| MC1038362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 |
| MC1038362 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2021 | REVOKED | Mar 10, 2025 |
| MC1038362 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 13, 2019 | — | 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
44 states • 626 inspections
Violation Summary (121 violations from latest 100 of 626 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 3 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | 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:392.4A-POS | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | 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:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80A | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (626 inspections)
Showing 50 of 626
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-81 MP 5.50 | ...697455 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Jun 9, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAWRENCE TWP | E I 94 | — | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Jan 27, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Chicago | S RUBLE ST | ...987032 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Dec 18, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...UX6275 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 11, 2024 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOPSHAM | I 295 NB | ...GG7762 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Nov 20, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IS68 NATIONAL FREEWAY | ...281350 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Nov 2, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARVEY | PARK AVE | ...237301 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Oct 21, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RUTHER GLEN RD | ...NB8986 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Oct 3, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...637476 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Sep 25, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MCKEAN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0090 E | ...637467 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Sep 11, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MONROE (TOWNSHIP OF) | 19 RD | ...089386 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Aug 31, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RIVERSIDE | 33.934209/-117.290068 | ...NN6401 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Aug 26, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: 17 52111037 | ...NV1789 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Aug 22, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DOLSON TWP | CLARKSVILLE RD | ...896250 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Apr 25, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TALKING ROCK | LUMBER COMPANY RD NEAR BURNT MOUNTAIN RD | ...715013 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Apr 18, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTVERDE | STATE ROAD 91 | ...NL7553 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Mar 24, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE | NOT REPORTED | ...821185 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Mar 9, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRESTVIEW HILLS | I 0275 | ...033293 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Jan 31, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 8300 BRAESMAIN DR | ...896250 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Jan 2, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGEWATER TWP | I-287 | ...GR6320 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 28, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Bridgewater Twp | I-287 | ...GR6320 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | Patton Twp | I057 | ...102003 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Nov 28, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST JOSEPH TWP | E I 94 | ...224241 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Nov 4, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I465 EB 28.0 MM | ...043654 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Oct 29, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...UN4524 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN-2025-0008-US1906 | Feb 25, 2025 | 395.8(e)(1) | $12,240 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events