HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2934078-mrt-distribution-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 04:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MRT DISTRIBUTION INC
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How risk signals workFacts 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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.2% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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) 256-6363, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC991136.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC991136 | Primary | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy DC920000793-00 · 91X | $750,000 | Nov 6, 2025 | 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 13 · Indiana avg 23.1%
4 of 23 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | IN | 3 | 10 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | IN | 3 | 7 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | OH | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | OH | 2 | 7 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | OH | 2 | 4 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | MI | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | OH | 2 | 7 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | MI | 1 | 8 | Yes |
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
83 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 126 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 | 57 | 11 | 68.7% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 16.9% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 2 | 10.8% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3.6% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 5 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 4 | 0 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IC | 3 | 3 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 3 | 0 |
| Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector Speeding Related · Unsafe Driving · code 39271AD | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 3 | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | La Porte, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2934078 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC991136 |
| Legal name | MRT DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 1,626,391 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 2, 2020) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 30, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about MRT DISTRIBUTION INC
What does MRT DISTRIBUTION INC's operating authority allow?
MC991136: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MRT DISTRIBUTION 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.
What should I verify before booking MRT DISTRIBUTION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2934078. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 256-6363, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC991136, 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 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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