HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2947217-us-cargo-transportation-services-corp/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jul 22, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.2% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
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, (800) 872-8554, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC997749.
- 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) | MC997749 | — | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc. Policy AWT100009100 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 27, 2026 | 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
12 of 26 · Indiana avg 23.1%
3 of 42 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | TN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 2, 2026 | UT | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 29, 2026 | NC | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 22, 2026 | GA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 20, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | 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 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
67 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 77 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 | 54 | 16 | 80.6% | 58.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 9.0% | 18.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 6.0% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 4 | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 3 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2947217 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC997749 |
| Legal name | US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 1,400,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jul 22, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 16, 2016 · 9 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP
What does US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP's operating authority allow?
MC997749: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP 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 US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2947217. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 872-8554, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC997749, 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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