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Freight Carrier/broker · Burns Harbor, IN

TRANS-UNITED INC

Name: TRANS-UNITED INC
Address: 1123 N ST RD 149, BURNS HARBOR, IN, 46304, US
Telephone: (219) 762-3111

1123 N ST RD 149 · Burns Harbor, IN 46304

Authorized: Property

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MC #128648
USDOT #70750 USDOT Active

45
Power Units
48
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

TRANS-UNITED INC is a Burns Harbor, IN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Indiana. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 48 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-128648 and their USDOT number is 70750.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/06/2025 · last updated May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 10/06/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,615,734 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Driveaway/Towaway
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Construction

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated 2 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
5
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.13 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.14 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 1

Inspection Summary

62
Total
39
Clean
23
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 12

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.104D-CCargo - Damaged Dunnage/chocks/cradles/shoring bars/blocking and bracing1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TRANS-UNITED INC
1123 N ST RD 149
BURNS HARBOR, IN 46304

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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Related Companies

Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
TRANS-UNITED BROKERAGE LLC Burns Harbor, IN	USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property	0	—	208183	2214135
TRANS-UNITED LOGISTICS SERVICES INC Burns Harbor, IN	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	—	703145	2246005

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TRANS-UNITED INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 12

Unsafe Driving 4

Vehicle Maintenance 17

Hours of Service 2

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same phone number 2

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