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CATER TRANSPORT LLC

3411 SHEFFIELD AVE · Hammond, IN 46327

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  • MC #1473253
  • USDOT #3955132 USDOT Active
  • 56
    Power Units
  • 56
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CATER TRANSPORT LLC is a Hammond, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 56 truck(s) in their fleet and 56 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1473253 and their USDOT number is 3955132.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/17/2025 · last updated Aug 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/17/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,948,548 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IN (16), IL (6), WI (4), KY (1), MI (1). Home base: Hammond, Indiana.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 7 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 28
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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 8

  • 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 limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
CATER TRANSPORT LLC
3411 SHEFFIELD AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46327
Mailing Address
CATER TRANSPORT LLC
PO BOX 1610
VALPARAISO, IN 46384

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CATER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
Hammond, IN
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—14732503955126

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