HIGHLAND MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3321738 • 1101 W MAIN ST, PLAINFIELD, IN, 46168
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1057123 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 14, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8978602166 | ON FILE | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976327754 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976327754 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN337962 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2023 | Jan 14, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN337962 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2023 | Feb 10, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA963100771 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2022 | Jan 14, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955341503 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955341503 | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955341503 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN293662 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1804963 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2020 | Feb 13, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8978602166 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976327754 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976327754 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN337962 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2024 | Feb 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN337962 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2024 | Jan 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA963100771 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2023 | Jan 14, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA955341503 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA955341503 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA955341503 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN293662 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1804963 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1057123 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1057123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2026 |
| MC1057123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2024 |
| MC1057123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 28, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1057123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 4, 2020 | REVOKED | Nov 22, 2023 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2020 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2020 |
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
7 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 87371690 | I-74 WB RIGHT SHOULDER | IL | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85815569 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | GRDN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.9A3 | No |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 83452284 | US281 NB | TX | Level 2 | INTE TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.11TL, 393.205A | Yes |
| May 6, 2024 | 81541186 | RICHMOND IN | US | Level 1 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.47(a), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 80289426 | BROWN COUNTY REST AREA | OH | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.55(e) | Yes |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 79519518 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 78295074 | SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173 | KS | Level 3 | — | 4 | 395.22(g), 395.22(h)(1), 395.22(h)(2) | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(CRITTENDEN COUNTY) | I55N | ...094186 | HIGHLAND MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records