HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2256609-bekins-van-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:23 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BEKINS VAN LINES INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
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 19 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (317) 849-7900, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC770031.
- 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: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC770031 | — | CNA Insurance Companies Policy OC 211984 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 1, 2013 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC770031 | — | Protective Insurance Company Policy B-13105 · BMC-82 | $750,000 | Mar 12, 2012 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 5 · Indiana avg 23.1%
2 of 5 · Indiana avg 5.5%
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2025 | NM | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2025 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 23, 2025 | NY | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 24, 2024 | IA | 2 | 7 | 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
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | 58.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | 3.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | 18.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | 19.1% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Alcohol Jumping OOS · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3903E | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Battery - Not protected Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39330B | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Front less than 4/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375BTFV | 1 | 0 |
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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2256609 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC770031 |
| Legal name | BEKINS VAN LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 100 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 16, 2011 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 29, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Household Goods
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about BEKINS VAN LINES INC
What does BEKINS VAN LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC770031: Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire).
Which information about BEKINS VAN LINES INC is old or missing?
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 BEKINS VAN LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2256609. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (317) 849-7900, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC770031, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (317) 849-7900
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.
19 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEATON VAN LINES INC Carrier · DBA WHEATON WORLD WIDE MOVING |
Indianapolis, IN | 70719 | MC87113 | 767 | Active Current · Motus |
| CENTRAL VAN LINES INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 442478 | MC192246 | 2 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| ACE VAN LINES INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 49910 | MC60848 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| SHAMROCK VAN LINES INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 129614 | MC115257 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| TOWNE SERVICES HOUSEHOLD GOODS TRANSPORTATION CO INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 153368 | MC44053 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| TOWNE VAN LINES INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 214717 | MC33500 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| STEVENS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 252324 | MC128998 | 1 | Active Current · Motus |
| CROWN MOVING & STORAGE INC Carrier · DBA WHEATON MOVING & STORAGE |
Indianapolis, IN | 316629 | MC287481 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| BEKINS HERITAGE TRANSPORT INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 538590 | MC267600 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| BURNHAM SERVICE CO INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 930080 | MC682 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| FISHERS TRANSPORTATION INC Carrier · DBA GULF COAST VAN & STORAGE |
Indianapolis, IN | 1099236 | MC454066 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| CROWN MOVING & STORAGE INC OF ILLINOIS Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 1254524 | MC133500 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| UNIVERSAL RELOCATION SYSTEMS INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 2090469 | MC307917 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| EXECUTIVE BROKERAGE INC Broker · DBA WHEATON LOGISTICS SERVICES |
Indianapolis, IN | 2212813 | MC176280 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| CLARK & REID OF INDIANA INC Carrier · DBA CLARK & REID |
Indianapolis, IN | 2451480 | MC846292 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| BEKINS CENTURY FORWARDING INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 2972002 | FF1138 | 0 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| BEKINS INDEPENDENCE FORWARDERS INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 2972003 | FF1554 | 0 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| SHAMROCK VAN LINES INTERNATIONAL Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 2973627 | FF698 | 0 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| TOWNE INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING INC Carrier |
Indianapolis, IN | 3247182 | FF339 | 0 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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 on this page (how corrections work).
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