HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/856735-pinnacle-transportation-systems-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
Doing business as PINNACLE
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 5 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average48.6% 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, (574) 294-6200, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC377933.
- 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) | MC377933 | — | Clear Blue Insurance Company Policy DX01AL00129 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 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
34 of 70 · Indiana avg 23.1%
2 of 111 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | IN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | OK | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | ND | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2026 | TX | 1 | 7 | Yes |
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
141 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 46 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 191 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 | 118 | 44 | 83.7% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | 8.5% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 1 | 6.4% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 1.4% | 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 | 9 | 9 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 5 | 5 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 5 | 5 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 4 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 4 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 4 | 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 |
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
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Benbrook, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Us 191, MT | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Middlebury (Elkhart), IN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Watopa, MN | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Jackson, WY | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Casper, WY | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Unknown, MT | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 856735 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC377933, MC459756 |
| Legal name | PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC |
| DBA name | PINNACLE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 86 |
| Drivers | 80 |
| Annual mileage | 4,650,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 18, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 22, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 20, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherRvs
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 PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
What does PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC377933: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 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 PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 856735. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (574) 294-6200, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC377933, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (574) 294-6200
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.
5 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE DRIVEAWAY INC Review Carrier |
Elkhart, IN | 1427753 | MC539637 | 188 | Active Current · Motus |
| PENROUGE TRANSPORT INC Review Carrier · DBA PINNACLE FLEET |
Elkhart, IN | 2110569 | MC735852 | 114 | Active Current · Motus |
| PINNACLE LOGISTICS INC High risk Carrier |
Elkhart, IN | 2235182 | MC539646 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| PINNSTAR INC High risk Carrier |
Elkhart, IN | 2249796 | MC762089 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| TITAN LOGISTICS INC High risk Carrier |
Elkhart, IN | 3262541 | MC1028690 | 0 | Inactive 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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