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Freight Carrier/broker · Chesterton, IN

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC

139 VENTURI DR · Chesterton, IN 46304-3399

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(219) 926-8850 Tap to call
  • MC #221046
  • USDOT #611357 USDOT Active
  • 95
    Power Units
  • 95
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC is a Chesterton, IN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 95 truck(s) in their fleet and 95 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-221046 and their USDOT number is 611357.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/13/2026 · last updated Oct 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,709,802 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: MI (47), IN (29), OH (12), IL (9), GA (6), AL (1), US (1), WI (1). Home base: Chesterton, Indiana.

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 12
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.94 25 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.44 8 Vehicle Maintenance 9.35 40 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 2

Inspection Summary

  • 106
    Total
  • 38
    Clean
  • 68
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 76 unique codes

Critical 20

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLNSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 34

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative6× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC
139 VENTURI DR
CHESTERTON, IN 46304-3399
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—5219032234147

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