Freight Carrier · Porter, IN
R & J CARTAGE INC
75 EAST US HIGHWAY 20 · Porter, IN 46304
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(219) 926-1246
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- MC #119591
- USDOT #264186 USDOT Active
- 34Power Units
- 24Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
R & J CARTAGE INC is a Porter, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 34 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-119591 and their USDOT number is 264186.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/06/2024 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 05/06/2024
- MCS-150 Mileage 965,320 (2023)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- Liquids/Gases
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IN (8), IL (5), MI (3), CA (1), US (1). Home base: Porter, Indiana.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 1Injury
- 1Tow
- 2Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0.1
1
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0
0
Vehicle Maintenance
5.55
9
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0
0
Inspection Summary
- 18Total
- 6Clean
- 12With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 19 unique codes
Critical 7
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.
- 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material
- 177801LEAKAccepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environment. {49 CFR 173.24(b)(1)}
Vehicle Maintenance 8
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
Unsafe Driving 1
- 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
Hazardous Materials 3
- 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter
- 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required
- 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind
Locations
Physical Address
R & J CARTAGE INC75 EAST US HIGHWAY 20
PORTER, IN 46304
Mailing Address
Same as physical.