HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1278724-combined-transport-systems-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:56 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
COMBINED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC175681
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 7 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (219) 787-8868, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC175681.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC175681 | Primary | Carolina Casualty Insurance Company Policy KCA 2662880 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2021 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC175681 | — | Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) Policy 101563989 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jul 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 of 33 · Indiana avg 23.1%
2 of 65 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | SC | 1 | 9 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | IN | 2 | 17 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | MI | 3 | 4 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | TN | 1 | 5 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
68 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 17 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 107 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 15 | 63.2% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | 17.6% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 | 16.2% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.9% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 5 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 3 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3HOSPRNP | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Mooresville, IN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1278724 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC175681 |
| Legal name | COMBINED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 39 |
| Drivers | 39 |
| Annual mileage | 1,361,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 22, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 24, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC175681: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC175681: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about COMBINED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC
Is COMBINED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. COMBINED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does COMBINED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC175681: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about COMBINED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking COMBINED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1278724. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 787-8868, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC175681, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (219) 787-8868
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| TRACKIM INC Review Broker |
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| REDIEHS LOGISTICS INC High risk Carrier |
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| ALL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS INC Review Broker |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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