Freight Carrier · Merrillville, IN

USMAX LOGISTICS INC

5164 E 81ST AVE SUITE 320 · Merrillville, IN 46410

Authorized: Property
(773) 688-8289 Tap to call
  • MC #76488
  • USDOT #3099190 USDOT Active
  • 31
    Power Units
  • 31
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

USMAX LOGISTICS INC is a Merrillville, IN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Indiana. This company has 31 truck(s) in their fleet and 31 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-76488 and their USDOT number is 3099190.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/26/2026 · last updated May 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/26/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,493,645 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 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) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 28 states over the past 24 months: TN (12), FL (7), GA (7), AR (7), MO (6), WI (6), IL (5), AL (5), KY (4), IN (4), LA (4), MS (3), +16 more. Home base: Merrillville, Indiana.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 32 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 47.6% 23.4% Driver 5.6% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.09 16 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.6 14 Vehicle Maintenance 9.31 35 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.22 3

Inspection Summary

  • 91
    Total
  • 36
    Clean
  • 55
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 74 unique codes

Critical 25

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×7 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×2 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 10

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 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. SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers SW 1
  • 392.2TImproper turns SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 31

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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 wear SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
USMAX LOGISTICS INC
5164 E 81ST AVE SUITE 320
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map