CSU INC
USDOT 749870 • 3919 CLARKS CREEK RD, PLAINFIELD, IN, 46168
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
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 • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.25A1 | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87389167 | OAKLAND CITY IN | IN | Level 2 | VERMEER MF SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.60C | Yes |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 86724480 | PETERSBURG IN | IN | Level 2 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 383.25A1 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82493355 | HUNTINGTON IN | IN | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.130(c) | Yes |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 81464247 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 79329549 | Roadside | IN | Level 3 | TOWR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.16(a), 392.8 | No |
| May 19, 2023 | 78704156 | #13 I-65 SB LAKE | IN | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.9(a), 393.45(d), 393.51 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA CROSSE | US 421 | ...KY0849 | CSU INC |
| May 14, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 69 | ...218900 | CSU INC |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | STILESVILLE | US 40 | ...800146 | CSU INC |
| Dec 29, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | CONCORD | ...187803 | CSU INC |
| Sep 2, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 | ...197550 | CSU INC |
| Aug 27, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | RAILROAD | ...608060 | CSU INC |
| Nov 30, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2012 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2011 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2001 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records