SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION CO INC
PORTAGE, IN
SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION CO INC is a corporation based in PORTAGE, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 361683. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 57 power units and 35 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 57 power units and 35 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Portage, IN. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 450% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (10) and WI (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
27.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.8% of violations); top code 393.75(a)(3) (Tire-flat and/or audible air leak) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 57 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 35 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,646 ACTIVE carriers operating 29–86 power units (±50% of this carrier's 57 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85904074 | Sep 23, 2025 | IN | 2 | HEBRON IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85605631 | Aug 22, 2025 | IN | 3 | VALPARAISO IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84859547 | May 30, 2025 | IN | 3 | LA PORTE IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84465881 | Apr 14, 2025 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83458651 | Dec 19, 2024 | IN | 3 | VALPARAISO IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 83009079 | Oct 24, 2024 | WI | 3 | SOMERS WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82864261 | Oct 7, 2024 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82821541 | Sep 30, 2024 | IN | 1 | LOWELL IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 82049461 | Jun 28, 2024 | IN | 1 | LOWELL IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82041908 | Jun 27, 2024 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.95(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81652447 | May 16, 2024 | IN | 1 | GARY IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81244003 | Mar 26, 2024 | IN | 2 | PORTAGE IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.110(b)(3) | Yes |
| 79329591 | Aug 3, 2023 | IN | 3 | SR 49 SB AT SR 2 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| sms-78306795 | Jan 1, 2020 | IN | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | Yes |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904467477 | Mar 5, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0904168065 | Dec 2, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0904068457 | Jun 28, 2022 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IN0903926621 | Nov 15, 2021 | IN | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| ILX001575163 | Jun 14, 2019 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0903232784 | Oct 4, 2018 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IN0902793339 | Oct 10, 2016 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IN0902725541 | Jun 15, 2016 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0902049707 | Jul 8, 2013 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0901803244 | Apr 5, 2012 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IN0901364241 | May 11, 2010 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0206000015 | Jun 3, 2002 | IN | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| FL5620620602 | Oct 6, 1999 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2015 | MC899509-P | CPL | PERMIT | View PDF → |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 10, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWELL IN | IN | 4 | 3 |
| VALPARAISO IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| GARY IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| HEBRON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LA PORTE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| PORTAGE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| SR 49 SB AT SR 2 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| SOMERS WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC899509
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