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JOHN PFLEDDERER TRUCKING INC

USDOT 661879 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Owner: JOHN PFLEDDERER Additional owner: CINDY SIMPSON General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay Farm Supplies +1 more Based in KOUTS, IN
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jun 15, 2025
Review these
  • 3 fatalities on crash record 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — JOHN PFLEDDERER TRUCKING INC (USDOT 661879)
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:
  • 3 fatalities on crash record — 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/661879/
As of: Jul 29, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability filing

BOC-3 agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 661879
In FMCSA records since Oct 4, 1996 (~29y)
MC / docket MC309919
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Owner JOHN PFLEDDERER
Additional owner CINDY SIMPSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 480,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (219) 766-3303
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1036 SOUTH 275 EAST
KOUTS, IN 46347
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 661879
In FMCSA records since Oct 4, 1996 (~29y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 480,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.

BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 5 0
Trailers 0 5 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.7% 23.4% 4.4%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
13
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JOHN PFLEDDERER TRUCKING INC is a individual based in KOUTS, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 661879. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

JOHN PFLEDDERER TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Kouts, IN. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in IN (1 stops).

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-08 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Aug 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 1.07 1 — Jul 27, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85648775 Aug 27, 2025 IN 3 VALPARAISO IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2414388 · 1XP5DB9X9XD503162
1 392.2-SLLLR No
78520199 May 2, 2023 MI 2 mi-grass-lake-scales-w/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2283902 · 1XP5D49X87N739114
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904046913 May 20, 2022 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902667096 Mar 8, 2016 IN 0 7 Yes No Injury
IN0902487843 Jul 16, 2015 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0902413146 Mar 13, 2015 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902085682 Sep 16, 2013 IN 0 3 Yes No Injury
IN0901957871 Jan 14, 2013 IN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
IN0901776199 Feb 10, 2012 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0004386459 Feb 3, 2009 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900787420 Nov 27, 2007 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900739839 Sep 13, 2007 IN 2 2 Yes No Fatal
IN0900404045 Aug 23, 2005 IN 0 1 No No Injury
IN0000720678 Sep 17, 2003 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0004100202 Sep 21, 1999 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC309919
Active
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View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (29 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT41692A 91X $1,000,000 Jun 15, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN259994 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2019 Jun 15, 2025 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN259994 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2019 Jul 3, 2025 CANCELLED
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY LTI0009966 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2018 Jun 15, 2019 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA3824312 BIPD/Primary — Jul 27, 2016 Jun 15, 2018 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA03824312 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2016 Jul 27, 2016 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 3768717 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2016 Jun 15, 2016 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-Z20411 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2015 May 14, 2016 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN004436 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2014 May 14, 2015 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0042766 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2013 May 14, 2014 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN458776 CARGO — May 14, 2006 Jun 15, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN458776 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2006 May 14, 2013 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN458706 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2005 May 14, 2006 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN458706 CARGO — May 14, 2005 May 14, 2006 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN329049 CARGO — May 14, 2004 May 14, 2005 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN329049 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2004 May 14, 2005 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN351614 BIPD/Primary — Nov 12, 2002 May 14, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN351614 CARGO — Nov 12, 2002 May 14, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN290752 CARGO — May 14, 2000 Nov 29, 2002 NAME CHANGED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN290752 CARGO — May 14, 2000 Nov 12, 2002 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN290752 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2000 Nov 12, 2002 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN290752 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2000 Nov 29, 2002 NAME CHANGED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY LHT0000662 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 1999 May 14, 2000 REPLACED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY LHT0000662 CARGO — May 14, 1999 May 14, 2000 REPLACED
TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY VT 0001947 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 1998 May 14, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 3, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 15, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
  4. Jun 15, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 27, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 7, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jun 15, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. May 14, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 13, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. May 14, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. May 14, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  12. May 13, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. May 14, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jun 15, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. May 14, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. May 12, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. May 14, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. May 12, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. May 17, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. May 14, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Nov 29, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Nov 12, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. May 14, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. May 14, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  25. May 14, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Jul 29, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Jun 19, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Jun 13, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. May 14, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Nov 5, 1996
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
VALPARAISO IN IN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws Unsafe Driving 1 0
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