CATER TRANSPORT LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CATER TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3955132) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3955132/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 38.9% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=17639 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceSECURA INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 10, 2025
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1473253ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 68 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 6 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 65 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CATER TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in HAMMOND, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3955132. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 56 power units and 56 drivers, with 65 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.9%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CATER TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 56 power units and 56 drivers, based in Hammond, IN. Across 32 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.6% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
32 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (18) and IL (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 56 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 56 drivers; Peterbilt, Mack, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,639 ACTIVE carriers operating 28–84 power units (±50% of this carrier's 56 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 31 | |
| Mack | 7 | |
| Unknown | 7 | |
| Trst | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Eadu | 3 | |
| East Dump | 3 | |
| East So Tr | 3 | |
| International | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 7.71 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (65 rows) View all 65 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87268050 | Mar 5, 2026 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86317790 | Nov 12, 2025 | WI | 2 | OSHKOSH WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 86280951 | Nov 6, 2025 | IN | 3 | SCOTTSBURG IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86203366 | Oct 24, 2025 | IN | 3 | LAKE STATION IN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.9A-DFSL, 392.2-SLLIT | No |
| 85997268 | Oct 7, 2025 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85946638 | Oct 1, 2025 | IN | 2 | WASHINGTON IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85809685 | Sep 15, 2025 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85809670 | Sep 15, 2025 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85348693 | Jul 29, 2025 | KY | 1 | SHELBYVILLE |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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0 | — | No |
| 85046068 | Jun 24, 2025 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84897265 | Jun 3, 2025 | IN | 3 | ROLLING PRAIRIE IN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.16-D | No |
| 84853151 | Jun 2, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-94 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84832173 | May 28, 2025 | WI | 1 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 84821849 | May 28, 2025 | IN | 3 | VALPARAISO IN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84767493 | May 21, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-294 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84748430 | May 19, 2025 | IN | 3 | GREENWOOD IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 84201468 | Mar 18, 2025 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83882758 | Feb 14, 2025 | IN | 3 | WABASH IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.8-D, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83799579 | Feb 5, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83773028 | Jan 30, 2025 | IN | 3 | WABASH IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83487789 | Dec 26, 2024 | IL | 3 | US-30 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 82895368 | Oct 10, 2024 | WI | 3 | OSHKOSH WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82894091 | Oct 10, 2024 | WI | 2 | TOWNSHIP OF NEKIMI WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| 82893312 | Oct 10, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-004---us14,-n-of-harvard |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82954563 | Oct 2, 2024 | IL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003731205 | Feb 13, 2025 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0073138257 | Jan 10, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904524621 | Jun 13, 2024 | IN | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| WI0000122790 | May 17, 2024 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904429555 | Jan 12, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002981418 | Apr 5, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Nov 4, 2022 | MC1473253-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY | A3451959 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 10, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | DE24MOT02276400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2024 | Dec 10, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | DE24MOT02276400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2024 | Jan 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP9300 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 27, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP9300 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 3703087 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2022 | Jan 9, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 9, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 16, 2025
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Dec 10, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 9, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 4, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WABASH IN | IN | 4 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 3 | 2 |
| PLYMOUTH IN | IN | 3 | 0 |
| PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | 3 | 0 |
| I-294 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| PORTAGE IN | IN | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| KENOSHA SWEF | WI | 2 | 0 |
| OSHKOSH WI | WI | 2 | 1 |
| 80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | No copy of certificate of registration | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1473253
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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65 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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How to verify CATER TRANSPORT LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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