TF POLAR EXPRESS INC
USDOT 675705 • DBA: TROYER FOODS • 17141 STATE ROAD 4, GOSHEN, IN, 46528
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8J736563 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | 4016902169 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 1 77843412 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1999 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP124519A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2360546 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2012 | Sep 30, 2016 |
| VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4016902141 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA9345992 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | BA9345992 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 1 77843412 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | CK01301940 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CK01301940 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CK01301940 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | CA 0000-512-79-17-97 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1997 | Nov 19, 1997 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CA 0000-512-79-17-97 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1997 | Nov 19, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 8J736563 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP124519A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2360546 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | 4016902169 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | 4016902141 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BA9345992 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BA9345992 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 1 77843412 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 1 77843412 | BIPD | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CK01301940 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CK01301940 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA 0000-512-79-17-97 | CARGO | Nov 19, 1997 | Nov 19, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA 0000-512-79-17-97 | BIPD | Nov 19, 1997 | Nov 19, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CK01301940 | BIPD | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC313386 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2016 |
| MC313386 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2016 |
| MC313386 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 1998 |
| MC313386 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 1998 |
| MC313386 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC313386 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 1997 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.49(j) | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | TERRE HAUTE | ERIE CANAL RD | ...NU4541 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 22, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | W 10TH ST | ...JW6329 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 27, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JASPER | 2ND AVE | ...KE0648 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| May 14, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ESSEX TWP | MAPLE RAPIDS | ...JW6332 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| May 1, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEFIANCE | CLINTON ST | ...NU4542 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 12, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON | S WALNUT ST | ...543208 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 5, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KALAMAZOO | DRAKE | ...039734 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 2, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 SB | ...KE0795 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 2, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALEM(WASHINGTON) | TARR AVE | ...GM3248 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 30, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 10TH | ...JW6334 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 26, 2021 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | KY1931 | ...GM3248 | TF POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 9, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2014 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2014 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events