MALWA TRANS INC
USDOT 3694674 • 201 N ILLINOIS ST SUITE 1600, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46204
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-1290349 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01539-01 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | JMD0748 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA951985775 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2021 | Oct 6, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA951985775 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2021 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01539-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | JMD0748 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA951985775 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA951985775 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1290349 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1290349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2024 |
| MC1290349 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 7, 2021 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2025 |
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
11 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71C-LCDL | 383.71C-LCDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 |
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 (13 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2024 | 82484123 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.17(c) | No |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 82046308 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | UTIM SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.201(d), 393.9(a) | No |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 81415813 | COLUMBIA CITY IN | IN | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2, 376.11(d)(1), 390.21T(b)(1) | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 81203405 | MOHAWK TN | TN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 383.71C-LCDL, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 80625779 | GARRISON MT | MT | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 3, 2023 | 80388822 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 3 | — | 2 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2) | Yes |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 79646215 | Roadside | TX | Level 3 | — | 5 | 395.22(h)(1), 395.22(h)(2), 395.22(h)(3) | Yes |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 79301800 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | — | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 79251123 | KINGMANAZ | AZ | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.16-D | Yes |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 79205641 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 78815299 | DONNER PASS IF | CA | Level 3 | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 14, 2023 | 79945218 | AURORA | NE | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 78371257 | WASHINGTON COUNTY | MD | Level 2 | — | 1 | 392.2 | 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...424946 | MALWA TRANS INC |
| Jun 25, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-40 WB | ...489921 | MALWA TRANS INC |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records