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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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INDIANA STEEL CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2017701 · MC713272 · EIN 46-1191442 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2558 KERRY DR, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
(219) 884-2703 · MIGUEL ESTRADA
59
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 18.8% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
27 / 27
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 489
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 83 UEN OH7263 · eff 02/14/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate18.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance364 pts
Vehicle Maintenance166 pts
Unsafe Driving103 pts
Other26 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 102 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 1 | 74 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 40 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
OH7
AR6
IN5
TX5
IL2
MO2
WI1
SD1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.95 | 4.95 | ≈68–75% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3.10 | 3.10 | ≈96–100% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.68 | 8.68 | ≈86–90% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-01. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 80% · Seat belt 20%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 64% (6 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 24% (1 OOS) · Other 6% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 39% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 29% · Brakes 19% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Paulding County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Paulding County, OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
395.8K2-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.325).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.713).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2026 | WACO, TX | 1 | ||
| 04/02/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 03/02/2026 | PALOS TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
21 trailer18 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
MIGUEL ESTRADA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
2010-04-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISPATCH BORDER SERVICES LLC | 1548787 | 3 VINs | strong |
| INDIANA STEEL CARRIERS INTERNATIONAL INC | 4222543 | 1 VINs | strong |
| BEST HARDWOOD FLOORING LLC | 2397440 | officer | strong |
| CREATIVE TURF INSTALL INC | 3451564 | officer | strong |
| E & L EXPRESS LLC | 3730632 | officer | strong |
| ELB SOLUTIONS LLC | 4476854 | officer | strong |
| ESTRADA TRUCK SHOP LLC | 3984364 | officer, mailing, email, phone | strong |
| INDIANA CONNECT INC | 4133176 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MIGUEL E ESTRADA (USDOT 1935741, 2009).
Activity history (recent)
02/14/2026 — Insurance filed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 83 UEN OH7263
02/14/2026 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 152501-15-91-28-8
10/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2023)
02/14/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION RRG INC
BIPD/Primary · policy PT-24020484-01
01/21/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/14/2025)
02/28/2024 — Insurance cancelled — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H25549090
02/14/2024 — Insurance replaced — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H25549090
02/01/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/14/2024)
02/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA945723901
03/16/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/27/2015 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0051160
04/03/2014 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0051160
08/31/2013 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0051160
12/03/2012 — Insurance name changed — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0051160
10/29/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/2012)
10/24/2012 — Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0051160
05/27/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (07/06/2015)
04/07/2010 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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