HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3099190-usmax-logistics-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
USMAX LOGISTICS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.5% 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, (773) 688-8289, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC76488.
- 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) | MC76488 | — | Sutton Specialty Insurance Company Policy WHI0100000532000 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 18, 2026 | 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
17 of 40 · Indiana avg 23.1%
6 of 97 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | FL | 1 | 8 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | AL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | TN | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | 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
101 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 25 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 178 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 | 63 | 20 | 62.4% | 58.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 2 | 17.8% | 18.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | 16.8% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 3.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 7 | 7 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3ATIS | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 2 | 2 |
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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Adel, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Mobile, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Licking Creek Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Colbert, OK | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3099190 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC76488 |
| Legal name | USMAX LOGISTICS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 3,493,645 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 12, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 19, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about USMAX LOGISTICS INC
What does USMAX LOGISTICS INC's operating authority allow?
MC76488: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about USMAX LOGISTICS INC 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 USMAX LOGISTICS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3099190. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (773) 688-8289, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC76488, 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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