CLASSIC BULK CARRIERS INC
USDOT 976242 • 5080 S STATE RD 162, HUNTINGBURG, IN, 47542-9469
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-440686 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 27, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | ICA-0000015 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2020 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2641432C | ON FILE | Oct 10, 2006 | Jul 18, 2011 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | ICA-0000015 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6500156 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP136962A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP136962A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2389250-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010543-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | ALT 11-9-0042 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2641432C | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 10, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2641432C | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF479636 | REPLACED | Sep 4, 2005 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF479636 | REPLACED | Sep 4, 2005 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN362538 | CANCELLED | Nov 5, 2002 | Sep 4, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN362538 | CANCELLED | Nov 5, 2002 | Sep 4, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN362538 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 4, 2002 | Dec 6, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN362538 | REPLACED | Sep 4, 2002 | Nov 5, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN362538 | REPLACED | Sep 4, 2002 | Nov 5, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN362538 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 4, 2002 | Dec 6, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | ICA-0000015 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | ICA-0000015 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6500156 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP136962A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP136962A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2389250-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010543-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 11-9-0042 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2641432C | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2641432C | CARGO | Jul 18, 2011 | Jul 18, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2641432C | CARGO | Oct 10, 2006 | Oct 10, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF479636 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF479636 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362538 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2005 | Sep 4, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362538 | CARGO | Sep 4, 2005 | Sep 4, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362538 | CARGO | Dec 6, 2002 | Dec 6, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362538 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2002 | Dec 6, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362538 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2002 | Nov 5, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362538 | CARGO | Nov 5, 2002 | Nov 5, 2002 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC440686 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2016 |
| MC440686 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2012 |
| MC440686 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2005 |
| MC440686 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2005 |
| MC440686 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 20, 2002 | — | 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
7 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | US 59 | ...791930 | CLASSIC BULK CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 7, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I- 465 | ...566602 | CLASSIC BULK CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST BADEN SPRINGS | US150W | ...286896 | CLASSIC BULK CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARTINSVILLE | I69S | ...813315 | CLASSIC BULK CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 21, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2012 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2011 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2009 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2007 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2007 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2007 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events