MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average54.5% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (219) 733-9430, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC549170.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC549170 | — | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. Policy CBP 8851259 · 34 | — | Jun 15, 2011 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC549170 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-FD0734 · 91X | $750,000 | Feb 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 of 11 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 30 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | IN | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 19, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | IN | 3 | 4 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 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
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 49 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | 51.6% | 19.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8 | 48.4% | 58.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | La Porte, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Kingsbury, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | La Porte, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Francesville, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Walkerton, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Gary, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Kouts, IN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1453340 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC549170 |
| Legal name | MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 53 |
| Drivers | 45 |
| Annual mileage | 3,478,857 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 18, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherSTONE SAND
Questions about MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC
What does MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC549170: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1453340. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 733-9430, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC549170, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.