Freight Carrier · Michigan City, IN

US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP

1111 US-20 · Michigan City, IN 46360

Authorized: Property
(224) 324-3863 Tap to call
  • MC #997749
  • USDOT #2947217 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 14
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP is a Michigan City, IN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Indiana. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 14 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-997749 and their USDOT number is 2947217.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/01/2026 · last updated May 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/01/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,400,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Utah — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 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) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 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) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 30 states over the past 24 months: UT (4), MT (4), MO (3), NE (2), GA (2), MN (2), ND (2), OH (2), AR (2), NY (2), SD (2), AZ (1), +18 more. Home base: Michigan City, Indiana.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 46.7% 23.4% Driver 6.5% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.73 4 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.69 8 Vehicle Maintenance 11.23 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0.24 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.37 2

Inspection Summary

  • 46
    Total
  • 14
    Clean
  • 32
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. OOS×1 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×6 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
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit 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/combination OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time SW 5
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 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

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 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
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.86B2-RIGRear Impact Guards - All other CMV's, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate construction/attachment SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.45A-MCEMMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP
1111 US-20
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Mailing Address
US CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORP
830 E HIGGINS RD STE 104A
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173

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