HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1441146-putnam-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PUTNAM TRANSPORT LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
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.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (419) 532-2520, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC544620.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 6 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 11 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 26, 2025 | CO | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2025 | MO | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2025 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 17, 2025 | MD | 1 | 2 | No |
| May 19, 2025 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 2, 2025 | IL | 3 | 2 | No |
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 Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
6 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 8 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | 66.7% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | 18.5% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| Following too close Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922FC | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 1 | 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 Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | Springfield (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | St. Matthews, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1441146 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC544620 |
| Legal name | PUTNAM TRANSPORT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 26,954 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 22, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 7, 2005 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherAuto Parts
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PUTNAM TRANSPORT LLC
What does PUTNAM TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for PUTNAM TRANSPORT LLC (MC544620), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about PUTNAM TRANSPORT LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking PUTNAM TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1441146. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (419) 532-2520, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC544620, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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