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PEERLESS-MIDWEST INC

USDOT 420199 • 55860 RUSSELL INDUSTRIAL PKWY, MISHAWAKA, IN, 46545

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
420,199
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Indiana
Phone
5742549050
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
89
Drivers (MCS-150)
85
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,864,393
Physical Address
55860 RUSSELL INDUSTRIAL PKWY, MISHAWAKA, IN, 46545
Contact
Phone: 5742549050

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 36.4%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 13.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
10.66

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
22
Violations
77
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
36.4%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
4.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
89
Drivers (MCS-150)
85
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 22 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (77 violations from 22 inspections)

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Violation Summary (77 violations from 22 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPSHazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.506A-HMPMCPlacard not visible from direction it faces104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
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:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
36.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
+13.0 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.50vs nat'l 1.80
+1.70 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 (22 inspections)

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Inspection History (22 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 27, 202687164386M-62 @ KINGSBURY STMILevel 3BIGT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLEWA2No
Dec 30, 202586694279W/B M-59 @ ROCHESTER RDMILevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSR, 391.41A-MCPCYes
Oct 28, 202586215712BUNKER HILL ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLFCNo
Sep 17, 202585802491RoadsideMILevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLS2, 172.200A-HMSPS, 172.506A-HMPMCYes
Jul 18, 202585283416LA PORTE ININLevel 2BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLSR, 393.100B-C, 392.9A2-CYes
Jun 30, 202585113113RoadsideMILevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 30, 202583751272E/BI69@BELSAYMILevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 11, 202483379447WB IONIA SCALEMILevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.9A-LILYes
Dec 2, 202483304473FRISCO COCOLevel 2KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER8396.17C-PI, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.95A1Yes
Oct 23, 202482991887RoadsideMILevel 1PETR TRUCK TRACTOR12393.48A-BIHE, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Oct 7, 202482897369PERU ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Sep 13, 202482668280PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 26, 202481993882RoadsideMILevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.82(a)(1), 391.41(a)No
Mar 22, 202481186686I-75 S/B & MACKINAC TRAILMILevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.11(b)(4)No
Jan 8, 202480573724WARREN ININLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.43D-BYes
Dec 5, 202380350851PERU ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.8-D, 392.2No
Nov 8, 202380126957US 131 @ OLD US 131 DNR TRAILMILevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Oct 25, 202380018280RoadsideMILevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.11, 393.9(a), 393.43Yes
Oct 5, 202379897200RoadsideINLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.8No
Jun 29, 202379027031I-96 @ SAGINAW HWYMILevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Jun 12, 202378880473RoadsideMILevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Jun 6, 202378830977RoadsideMILevel 1HURS SEMI-TRAILER18393.48(a), 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 46.2% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PERU IN2
BUNKER HILL IN1
LA PORTE IN1 · 1 OOS
WARREN IN1 · 1 OOS
PRESTONSBURG1
E/BI69@BELSAY1
I-75 S/B & MACKINAC TRAIL1
I-96 @ SAGINAW HWY1

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving22 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness3 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
8
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 7, 2024ININJURY01WYATTDOGWOOD ROAD S/O...VU8662PEERLESS-MIDWEST INC
Mar 13, 2015INTOW00————
Feb 26, 2014INTOW00————
Aug 4, 2011INTOW00————
Oct 26, 2009INTOW00————
Dec 11, 2008ININJURY01————
Jan 22, 2008MIINJURY01————
Feb 21, 2007ININJURY01————
Dec 13, 1999MIINJURY02————
Sep 4, 1991MIINJURY02————

Compliance Timeline

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

Nov 7, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 13, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 26, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 4, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 26, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 22, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 21, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 13, 1999
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 4, 1991
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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