CLIMBER TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3668788 • 1994 TURNING LEAF DR, FRANKLIN, IN, 46131
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-1271345 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 1, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81000022 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71001305 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP82541 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000022 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71001305 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP82541 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1271345 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2025 |
| MC1271345 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2024 |
| MC1271345 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2023 |
| MC1271345 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2021 | — | 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
9 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 8 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (19 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUNKER HILL(MIAMI) | S US HWY 31 | ...136680 | CLIMBER TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 24, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Frankfort Twp | I-80 | ...MY3699 | CLIMBER TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 20, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | SR65 NB/2593ft N FERRARI RANCH RD | ...KD8411 | CLIMBER TRANSPORT INC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records