MATERIALS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 70873 • 534 MOZART STREET, TELL CITY, IN, 47586
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
70,873
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8125477921
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
49
Drivers (MCS-150)
49
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,174,307
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
534 MOZART STREET, TELL CITY, IN, 47586
Mailing Address
PO BOX 249, TELL CITY, IN, 47586
Contact
Phone: 8125477921
Email: [email protected]
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
1 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2011
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 3506439 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2011 | May 12, 2017 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 3506439 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y 810 922 J398 8 TIL 97 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 1997 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | HO 22 42 24 2 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 1991 | Nov 21, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3506439 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2017 | May 12, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3506439 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y 810 922 J398 8 TIL 97 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | HO 22 42 24 2 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 1997 | Nov 21, 1997 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC125681 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2017 |
| MC125681 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2017 |
| MC125681 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC125681 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC125681 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 28, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC125681 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 28, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC125681 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 13, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC125681 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 26, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC125681 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 28, 1976 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
55
Violations
15
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
49
Drivers (MCS-150)
49
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
3
May
1
Jun
Jul
4
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 55 of 55 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 55 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (15 violations from 55 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.27vs nat'l 1.80
-1.53 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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
35 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance9 · 2 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
14
Across 12 crashes
Tow-Aways
25
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRETZVILLE | SR162 | ...421160 | MATERIALS TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 22, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWBURGH | FOLSOMVILLE DEGONIA ROAD | ...476038 | MATERIALS TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 30, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LYNNVILLE | INTERSTATE 64 | ...115481 | MATERIALS TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 10, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWBURGH | I69 | ...115474 | MATERIALS TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 26, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ENGLISH | SR64 | ...476041 | MATERIALS TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 20, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2018 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2017 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2017 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2011 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2010 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2009 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2009 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2009 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2008 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2006 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 12, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2011
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
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