CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC

USDOT 3479368 • 2809 HIGHWAY AVE SUITE C, HIGHLAND, IN, 46322

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

3,479,368

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Indiana

Phone

9379999617

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

303

Drivers (MCS-150)

303

MCS-150 Mileage

6,000,000

BOC-3 Agent

#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC

Physical Address

2809 HIGHWAY AVE SUITE C, HIGHLAND, IN, 46322

Contact

Phone: 9379999617

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH

1 fatal crash in last 24 months

2 total fatalities. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Mar 17, 2025

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-1141374	ACTIVE	Unknown	Mar 16, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	DC910134-00	ON FILE	Mar 17, 2025	Mar 17, 2026

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA	BIPD/Primary	CAR3400000287	CANCELLED	Feb 17, 2025	Mar 17, 2025
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA	BIPD/Primary	CAR3400000287	CANCELLED	Nov 27, 2024	Feb 17, 2025
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA	BIPD/Primary	CAR3400000287	CANCELLED	Nov 27, 2023	Nov 27, 2024
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CA972972832	CANCELLED	Sep 11, 2023	Nov 27, 2023
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	816077001	REPLACED	Sep 11, 2022	Sep 11, 2023
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CM0070979	REPLACED	Sep 11, 2020	Sep 11, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
CANCEL	HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	DC910134-00	BIPD/Primary	Mar 17, 2026	Mar 17, 2026
CANCEL	STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA	CAR3400000287	BIPD/Primary	Mar 17, 2025	Mar 17, 2025
CANCEL	STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA	CAR3400000287	BIPD/Primary	Feb 17, 2025	Feb 17, 2025
CANCEL	STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA	CAR3400000287	BIPD/Primary	Nov 27, 2024	Nov 27, 2024
CANCEL	PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.	CA972972832	BIPD/Primary	Nov 27, 2023	Nov 27, 2023
TERM/REPL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	816077001	BIPD/Primary	Sep 11, 2023	Sep 11, 2023
TERM/REPL	LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY	CM0070979	BIPD/Primary	Sep 11, 2022	Sep 11, 2022

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC1141374	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 18, 2026	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 16, 2026
MC1141374	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 18, 2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 17, 2025
MC1141374	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 31, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 29, 2024
MC1141374	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 31, 2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 6, 2023
MC1141374	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Sep 18, 2020	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving

26%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

188

Violations

15 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

10.0%

Driver OOS %

5.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

303

Drivers (MCS-150)

303

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

35 states • 188 inspections

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Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 188 inspections)

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Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 188 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.	8	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	5	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	5	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	4	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD	False record of duty status	3	0	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	3	3	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3	Speeding 11-14 mph over limit	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-Q	Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I	2	2	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	2	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLED	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL	Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1	Speeding 1-5 mph over limit	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS	False record of duty status	1	1	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS	Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS	1	1	—	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:392.2RG	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
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:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB	Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-F	Fuel - Dripping leak.	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM	Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV	Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-S	Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43A-TPV	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
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.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25	Coupling devices defective	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1	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:393.9A-LSLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLML	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV	Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEU	Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)	1	1	—	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

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-13.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-1.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.93vs nat'l 1.80

-0.87 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (188 inspections)

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Inspection History (188 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 9, 2026	87530570	Roadside	LA	Level 3	FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 8, 2026	87522988	Roadside	PA	Level 3	VANGUARD SEMI-TRAILER	2	Details unavailable	No
Apr 7, 2026	87520321	Roadside	LA	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	Details unavailable	Yes
Apr 5, 2026	87499503	Roadside	IN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	3	Details unavailable	No
Mar 31, 2026	87475617	LEWISTON HILL ID	ID	Level 1	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 31, 2026	87452832	FRANKLIN COUNTY	MS	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 31, 2026	87452480	FRANKLIN COUNTY	MS	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 29, 2026	87456039	BRIGHAM CITY UT	UT	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 29, 2026	87463292	GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 25, 2026	87392298	ROBERTSDALE AL	AL	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 25, 2026	87404051	BUNKIE LA	LA	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.45D-B, 393.9A-LHLI	No
Mar 25, 2026	87408197	Roadside	NM	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS1	No
Mar 25, 2026	87416773	MARIANNA FL	FL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 24, 2026	87403014	LEE FL	FL	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLTCD	No
Mar 24, 2026	87402126	PALM COAST FL	US	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 13, 2026	87295240	LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 12, 2026	87308191	LIBERTY LAKE WA	WA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 11, 2026	87284508	COLDWATER SCALE	MI	Level 2	FRUE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 9, 2026	87250807	JACKSON COUNTY	MS	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 9, 2026	87250920	NEAR MM 69 EB	NC	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
Mar 7, 2026	87259191	LIBERTY LAKE WA	WA	Level 1	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.9A-LCL	No
Mar 5, 2026	87232682	CASA GRANDE AZ	AZ	Level 3	FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER	2	391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLLLR	Yes
Mar 5, 2026	87232230	DOUGLAS AZ	AZ	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 5, 2026	87212486	CHARLESTON MO	MO	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 5, 2026	87215644	Roadside	NE	Level 3	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	1	395.8E-HOSPDOOS	Yes
Mar 3, 2026	87209457	MANCHESTER TN	TN	Level 1	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.75A3-TAOLTIS	Yes
Mar 2, 2026	87179033	WOODBURN OR	OR	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	395.8A1-HOSP	Yes
Feb 28, 2026	87187348	VIENNA GA	GA	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.16-D	No
Feb 27, 2026	87178662	BOISE ID	ID	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	3	395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLTCD	No
Feb 27, 2026	87162974	KUTTAWA	KY	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.16-D	No
Feb 26, 2026	87157475	BREAUX BRIDGE LA	LA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Feb 25, 2026	87145776	MAYVIEW MO	MO	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 23, 2026	87144323	CENTERVILLE TOWNSHIP WI	WI	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8E-HOSPD	No
Feb 20, 2026	87152618	400 E LOOP N S/R E	TX	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2RG	No
Feb 16, 2026	87074373	BALTIMORE MD	MD	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 15, 2026	87064138	SEQUOYAH POE	OK	Level 1	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	6	393.47E, 393.45D-B, 393.53B-B	Yes
Feb 13, 2026	87219869	SPOKANE WA	WA	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
Feb 10, 2026	87024712	LIMON CO	CO	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 396.3A1-F	Yes
Feb 9, 2026	86999842	Roadside	CA	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLED	No
Feb 7, 2026	86991382	BROADUS MT	MT	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A1-TEPBM	Yes
Feb 6, 2026	87028925	PIKE COUNTY	MS	Level 3	FRUE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 4, 2026	86963279	WEST BLOCTON AL	AL	Level 2	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	9	395.30B1-ELDDFR, 396.3A1-TAOCV	Yes
Feb 3, 2026	86961373	LIMON CO	CO	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 3, 2026	86986291	LIBERTY LAKE WA	WA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 2, 2026	86952019	LIMON CO	CO	Level 2	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	4	393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.95A1	No
Jan 28, 2026	86938737	22M IH35 SB SVC RD	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 28, 2026	86913689	POST FALLS ID	ID	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 26, 2026	86896690	ST. GEORGE UT	UT	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 26, 2026	86912124	PEMBROKE GA	GA	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 26, 2026	86929173	LIBERTY LAKE WA	WA	Level 1	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

180 total · 12.2% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LIBERTY LAKE WA15 · 2 OOS

LIMON CO5 · 1 OOS

LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY4 · 1 OOS

WOODBURN OR3 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance76 · 16 OOS

Unsafe Driving49

Hours of Service23 · 4 OOS

Driver Fitness4 · 4 OOS

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Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 2 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Feb 28, 2026	AL	FATAL	2	2	Rural Mobile	AL-158	...606152	CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC
Feb 22, 2026	MI	TOW	0	0	BENTON TWP	I94	...NB6255	CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC
Feb 4, 2026	PA	TOW	0	0	LARIMER TOWNSHIP	ROUTE 0160 N	...WT8664	CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC
Oct 6, 2025	OR	INJURY	0	1	3.80 S CRESWELL	I-5 .65 N GETTINGS CREEK REST AREA EXIT	...WS2997	CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC
Aug 6, 2025	KS	TOW	0	0	Not Reported	I070	...VR2004	CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC
Feb 17, 2025	WY	TOW	0	0	ELK MOUNTAIN	I-80 MP 267.24	...UC1353	CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC
Feb 10, 2024	WY	TOW	0	0	CHEYENNE	I-80 MP 363.89	...NS5988	CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC