PENDLETON TRUCKING INC
USDOT 719463 • 2620 S 1000 W, LAPEL, IN, 46051
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
1 state • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| 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.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (20 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
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I465 WB | ...VK2305 | PENDLETON TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 24, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOBLESVILLE | 146 ST | ...891388 | PENDLETON TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 8, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOBLESVILLE | SR38 | ...747787 | PENDLETON TRUCKING |
| Oct 23, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKFORT | 65 | ...688289 | PENDLETON TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 3, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOBLESVILLE | SR32 | ...779728 | PENDLETON TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 21, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORTVILLE | N. FORTVILLE PIKE | ...457622 | PENDLETON TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | TEAL | ...414268 | PENDLETON TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 22, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WEST LAFAYETTE | Robinson St | ...414268 | PENDLETON TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 11, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2016 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2011 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records