HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/611357-reliable-transportation-specialists-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:41 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS 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 average36.9% 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, (219) 926-8850, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC221046.
- 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) | MC221046 | — | Protective Insurance Company Policy MD005343 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC221046 | Primary | Carolina Casualty Insurance Company Policy KCA 2601771 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2024 | 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
24 of 65 · Indiana avg 23.1%
2 of 110 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | MI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IN | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | MI | 1 | 2 | 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
153 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 40 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 228 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 | 111 | 38 | 72.5% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | 17.0% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 0 | 9.2% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 1.3% | 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 | 10 | 10 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 9 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 5 | 5 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Joliet Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Monroe (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Zilwaukee Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | East Cedar Lake, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 |
| May 13, 2025 | Troy, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Calumet City, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Elwood, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 611357 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC221046 |
| Legal name | RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 190 |
| Drivers | 95 |
| Annual mileage | 4,709,802 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 17, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 16, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC221046: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive | MC221046: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC
What does RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC's operating authority allow?
MC221046: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS 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 RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 611357. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 926-8850, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC221046, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (219) 926-8850
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.
2 companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKR LOGISTICS INC High risk Carrier |
Chesterton, IN | 2231768 | MC476839 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| RELIABLE LOGISTICS INC Broker |
Chesterton, IN | 2234147 | MC521903 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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