CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC
USDOT 717688 • 1156 N 425 W, PAOLI, IN, 47454
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-374567 | REVOKED | Aug 17, 2004 | Aug 17, 2004 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3655520 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | CK01302653 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2003 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y810-922J909-0-TIL-05 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK01304062 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3 168 655 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2003 | Aug 11, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3655520 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y810-922J909-0-TIL-05 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK01304062 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3 168 655 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2004 | Aug 11, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK01302653 | BIPD | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-374567 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC374567 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 14, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC374567 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 15, 2000 | REVOKED | Aug 17, 2004 |
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
2 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (6 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 85849535 | POSEYVILLE IN | IN | Level 3 | FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 84402045 | ECKERTY IN | IN | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.95A3, 393.9A-LBL | No |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 84216695 | LOOGOOTEE IN | IN | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 79848093 | Roadside | IN | Level 2 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 396.17C-PI, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 79375748 | Roadside | IN | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 78294975 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W | KS | Level 2 | — | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRENCH LICK | US HWY 150 | ...379300 | CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC |
| Feb 27, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JASPER | CATHY LN | ...174905 | CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC |
| Nov 15, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JASPER | 6TH STREET | ...038722 | CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC |
| Mar 26, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JASPER | 600 W | ...041797 | CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC |
| Oct 27, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCHNELLVILLE | SCHNELLVILLE RD | ...256486 | CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC |
| May 2, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 50 | ...041795 | CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC |
| Sep 2, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRENCH LICK | 590 | ...041796 | CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC |
| Sep 2, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JASPER | DIVISION | ...555717 | CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC |
| May 7, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JASPER | SR56E | ...138366 | CAVE QUARRIES TRANS INC |
| Aug 7, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2012 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2010 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2009 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2007 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2005 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2004 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events