CLIMBER TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 3668788 • 1994 TURNING LEAF DR, FRANKLIN, IN, 46131

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
3,668,788
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3176508283
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
MCS-150 Mileage
1,089,000
Physical Address
1994 TURNING LEAF DR, FRANKLIN, IN, 46131
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1271345ACTIVEUnknownAug 1, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81000022ON FILEAug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2025

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71001305CANCELLEDAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2024
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP82541 00CANCELLEDAug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2023
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICABIPD/PrimaryMMT H25549090REPLACEDAug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81000022BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71001305BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP82541 00BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
TERM/REPLINDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICAMMT H25549090BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1271345COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 1, 2025
MC1271345COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 2, 2024
MC1271345COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 1, 2023
MC1271345MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 5, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
31%
Unsafe Driving
72%

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

Inspections
19
Violations
32
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.5%
Driver OOS %
10.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

9 states19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (32 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (32 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status8110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLRDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.7A-UOCUnsafe operations - general118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFRELD - driver tamper/disable1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:387.303(b)(4)387.303(b)(4)10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.68vs nat'l 1.80
-0.12 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 (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 18, 202687101212D15ILLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 23, 202586654659RoadsidePALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER9391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLMLYes
Dec 14, 202586578355PORTAGE ININLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Nov 5, 202586276644BUNKER HILL ININLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLILCNo
Sep 22, 202585840574NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUNDNELevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 12, 202585779201RoadsideILLevel 3KEN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 23, 20258559627028 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 393.75A1No
Aug 19, 202585543925NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUNDNELevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 5, 202585140179I-74ILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 27, 202585074053NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUNDNELevel 3GRDN SEMI-TRAILER8395.8E-HOSPDOOSYes
May 2, 202584618823GILROY IFCALevel 1FRTV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 21, 202584209200GARSONNVLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Mar 18, 202584167574ON I80 W AT MM 54.1PALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLLTCD, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.24C2II-ELDTNNo
Mar 13, 202584148715ON E BALTIMORE PIKE AT ITS INTPALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 15, 202379697095MADISON SWEFWILevel 1CIMR SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jul 15, 202379172863I-74 E/BILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 6, 202378930423ROADSIDENJLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 31, 202378790772OSINO W/B CHK SIGHTNVLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 8, 20237857235059 I-80NELevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 387.303(b)(4), 392.7(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 14.3% OOS
2025-032026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 5, 2025INTOW00BUNKER HILL(MIAMI)S US HWY 31...136680CLIMBER TRANSPORT INC
Oct 24, 2025ILINJURY01Frankfort TwpI-80...MY3699CLIMBER TRANSPORT INC
Jan 20, 2022CATOW00LINCOLNSR65 NB/2593ft N FERRARI RANCH RD...KD8411CLIMBER TRANSPORT INC

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 5, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 24, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 1, 2025
Authority
Aug 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Jan 20, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

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Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026