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CARO TRANSPORTS INC

USDOT 4093003 • DBA: CARO TRANSPORTS • 1354 CYPRESS CREEK CT, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385

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
4,093,003
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Indiana
Phone
2193553666
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
280,700
BOC-3 Agent
#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
Physical Address
1354 CYPRESS CREEK CT, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
Mailing Address
1354 CYPRESS CREEK CT, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385-6138
Contact
Phone: 2193553666

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: Jul 11, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1559652ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA970669284ON FILEJul 11, 2023Jul 16, 2024

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA970669284REPLACEDJul 10, 2023Jul 11, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA970669284BIPD/PrimaryJul 16, 2024Jul 16, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA970669284BIPD/PrimaryJul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1559652MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 13, 2023—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
12
Violations
44
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 12 of 12 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 12 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (44 violations from 12 inspections)

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Violation Summary (44 violations from 12 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SAInoperative/defective brakes228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMWRLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving after 60/70-hour limit108Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.67vs nat'l 1.80
+1.87 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (12 inspections)

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Inspection History (12 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 10, 202687294494GARY ININLevel 2MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER9393.48A-BI-SA, 393.75A3-TFL, 393.100B-CNo
Mar 10, 202687273205GRIFFITH ININLevel 1REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER12393.47E, 396.5B-HWSL, 393.9A-LTSIRYes
Feb 4, 202686967216E/B SCALEMILevel 2MCKT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.75G-TAOWYes
Dec 10, 202586542377E/B SCALEMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.11A1-LCHL, 392.2-SLLEWA2No
Oct 22, 202586135416WEST UNITY OHOHLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCL, 393.78A-WSNo
Sep 26, 202585891799MONROE SCALE S/BMILevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLMFNo
May 19, 202584737985WAUSEON OHOHLevel 2BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 392.2-SLLEWG3No
Nov 11, 202483144828LIMA OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LIL, 393.75A1-TAORETA, 392.2-SLLTLYes
Aug 30, 202482533640CHESTERTON ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1395.3(a)(3)(ii)No
Aug 15, 202482408278NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/BMILevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 15, 202481675262ROADSIDEOHLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45(d)No
Feb 29, 202480999983E/B I94 NEAR WHIPPLE RDMILevel 2EAST SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

11 total · 27.3% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

E/B SCALE2 · 1 OOS
GARY IN1
GRIFFITH IN1 · 1 OOS
E/B I94 NEAR WHIPPLE RD1
MONROE SCALE S/B1
NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B1
LIMA OH1 · 1 OOS
ROADSIDE1

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 16, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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