TF POLAR EXPRESS INC

USDOT 675705 • DBA: TROYER FOODS • 17141 STATE ROAD 4, GOSHEN, IN, 46528

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
675,705
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5745330302
Power Units (MCS-150)
53
Drivers (MCS-150)
50
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,135,640
Physical Address
17141 STATE ROAD 4, GOSHEN, IN, 46528
Mailing Address
P O BOX 1121, GOSHEN, IN, 46527
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-313386ACTIVEUnknownOct 5, 2016
Common CarrierMC-313386ACTIVEUnknownOct 5, 2016

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary8J736563ON FILEOct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2018
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORDCARGO4016902169ON FILEOct 1, 2009Nov 1, 2012
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.BIPD1 77843412ON FILEOct 1, 1998Oct 1, 1999

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPP124519AREPLACEDOct 1, 2015Oct 1, 2017
STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP2360546CANCELLEDOct 1, 2012Sep 30, 2016
VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary4016902141REPLACEDOct 1, 2009Oct 1, 2012
INDIANA INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA9345992REPLACEDOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 2009
INDIANA INSURANCE CO.CARGOBA9345992REPLACEDOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 2009
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.CARGO1 77843412REPLACEDOct 1, 1998Oct 1, 1999
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDCK01301940REPLACEDOct 1, 1997Oct 1, 1997
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCK01301940REPLACEDOct 1, 1997Oct 1, 1998
ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCK01301940REPLACEDOct 1, 1997Oct 1, 1998
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPDCA 0000-512-79-17-97CANCELLEDJan 1, 1997Nov 19, 1997
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCA 0000-512-79-17-97CANCELLEDJan 1, 1997Nov 19, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY8J736563BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2018
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.CPP124519ABIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017
CANCELSTATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBAP2360546BIPD/PrimarySep 30, 2016Sep 30, 2016
CANCELNATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD4016902169CARGONov 1, 2012Nov 1, 2012
TERM/REPLVALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.4016902141BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2012Oct 1, 2012
TERM/REPLINDIANA INSURANCE CO.BA9345992CARGOOct 1, 2009Oct 1, 2009
TERM/REPLINDIANA INSURANCE CO.BA9345992BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2009Oct 1, 2009
TERM/REPLTRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.1 77843412CARGOOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 1999
TERM/REPLTRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.1 77843412BIPDOct 1, 1999Oct 1, 1999
TERM/REPLST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYCK01301940CARGOOct 1, 1998Oct 1, 1998
TERM/REPLST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYCK01301940BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 1998Oct 1, 1998
CANCELNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.CA 0000-512-79-17-97CARGONov 19, 1997Nov 19, 1997
CANCELNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.CA 0000-512-79-17-97BIPDNov 19, 1997Nov 19, 1997
TERM/REPLST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANYCK01301940BIPDOct 1, 1997Oct 1, 1997

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC313386COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 6, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 5, 2016
MC313386CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 6, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 5, 2016
MC313386COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 16, 1997DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 15, 1998
MC313386CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 16, 1997DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 5, 1998
MC313386MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 30, 1997Unknown
MC313386MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 30, 1997Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
28
Violations
44
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
53
Drivers (MCS-150)
50
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
4
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 28 of 28 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states28 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (44 violations from 28 inspections)

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Violation Summary (44 violations from 28 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general655Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)20General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe 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 combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.49(j)No valid medical waiver in drivers possession10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(e)390.21T(e)10General/Admin

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.57vs nat'l 1.80
-0.23 below avg

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

Inspection History (28 inspections)

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Inspection History (28 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Aug 15, 202585511401TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 2CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-BHTDYes
Jun 30, 202585149984TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 23, 202585088342TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
Jun 13, 202584961092SWAYZEE ININLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Jun 9, 202584942435HOLTON ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 13, 202584660229BLOOMFIELD ININLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
Jan 16, 202583651138WARREN ININLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLIRPYes
Dec 3, 202483311124DOW RDMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 30, 202483057171VAN WERT OHOHLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLEWA1Yes
Sep 13, 202482668266HENDERSONKYLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 390.21T(b)No
Jul 26, 202482275931SEYMOUR ININLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 3, 202481770999PREBLE SCALESOHLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 29, 202481778931SHELBYVILLE KYUSLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
May 22, 202481684977WADDYKYLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 391.41(a)No
Apr 5, 202481281997SCALESOHLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1390.21T(b)No
Mar 29, 202481241027RoadsideMILevel 2FTL TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 391.41(a), 393.104(f)(3)No
Feb 27, 202480962408ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 28, 202380510622WARREN ININLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LTSI, 392.2Yes
Dec 21, 202380457902SUMMER SHADEKYLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 12, 202380377940SIMPSONVILLEKYLevel 3ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.49(j)No
Oct 4, 202379854455#13 I-94 EB PORTERINLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 3, 202379854700REST AREAMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.47(e)Yes
Aug 18, 202379458057#53 I-70 EB VIGOINLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3396.3(a)(1)Yes
Jul 11, 202379122374WYANDOT COUNTY REST AREAOHLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 12, 202378903385RoadsideINLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 5, 202378830471RoadsideINLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)No
May 30, 202378788276US 35 / SR 13INLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5393.47(e), 393.209(e), 393.53(b)No
Apr 25, 202378468579RoadsideINLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 21.4% OOS
2024-052025-08
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
11
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 3, 2025INTOW00TERRE HAUTEERIE CANAL RD...NU4541TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
Oct 22, 2024INTOW00INDIANAPOLISW 10TH ST...JW6329TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
Jun 27, 2024INTOW00JASPER2ND AVE...KE0648TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
May 14, 2024MITOW00ESSEX TWPMAPLE RAPIDS...JW6332TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
May 1, 2024OHTOW00DEFIANCECLINTON ST...NU4542TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
Feb 12, 2024INTOW00BLOOMINGTONS WALNUT ST...543208TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
Dec 5, 2023MIINJURY01KALAMAZOODRAKE...039734TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
Mar 2, 2023ININJURY01INDIANAPOLISI-465 SB...KE0795TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
Mar 2, 2023INTOW00SALEM(WASHINGTON)TARR AVE...GM3248TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
Aug 30, 2022INTOW00INDIANAPOLIS10TH...JW6334TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
Oct 26, 2021KYINJURY01LOUISVILLEKY1931...GM3248TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
Nov 9, 2020KYINJURY01
Jan 24, 2020INTOW00
Jan 24, 2020ININJURY01
Nov 4, 2019INTOW00
Mar 18, 2019ININJURY01
Dec 7, 2018MITOW00
Sep 8, 2018OHTOW00
Jul 19, 2018INTOW00
Mar 17, 2017INTOW00
Aug 3, 2016INTOW00
Jul 26, 2015INTOW00
Nov 24, 2014KYINJURY02
May 12, 2014INFATAL10
Mar 7, 2014ININJURY03

Compliance Timeline

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

Jun 3, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 22, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 27, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 14, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 1, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 5, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 2, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 2, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 30, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 26, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 9, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 24, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 24, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 4, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 18, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 7, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 8, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 19, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 5, 2016
Authority
Oct 5, 2016
Authority
Sep 30, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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