Freight Carrier · Highland, IN
CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC
2809 HIGHWAY AVE SUITE C · Highland, IN 46322
AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MC #1141374
- USDOT #3479368 USDOT Active
- 298Power Units
- 298Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC is a Highland, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 298 truck(s) in their fleet and 298 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1141374 and their USDOT number is 3479368.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/12/2026 · last updated Jun 13, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 06/12/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 5,064,052 (2026)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
- Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 36 states over the past 24 months: WA (27), NM (15), LA (12), UT (11), CO (11), CA (10), MT (9), MS (9), ID (8), TX (8), OR (7), GA (7), +24 more. Home base: Highland, Indiana.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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1Fatal
- 1Injury
- 4Tow
- 6Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
6.43
30
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.27
13
Vehicle Maintenance
3.81
37
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.13
4
Inspection Summary
- 202Total
- 131Clean
- 71With violations
24-month window ending May 15, 2026
Violations Cited 69 unique codes
Critical 19
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken
- 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 13
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Hours of Service 8
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 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 carrier
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
Vehicle Maintenance 29
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 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.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
Locations
Physical Address
CROWN AUTO CARRIERS INC2809 HIGHWAY AVE SUITE C
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
Mailing Address
Same as physical.