Freight Carrier · Porter, IN

R & J CARTAGE INC

75 EAST US HIGHWAY 20 · Porter, IN 46304

Authorized: Property
(219) 926-1246 Tap to call
  • MC #119591
  • USDOT #264186 USDOT Active
  • 34
    Power Units
  • 24
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

R & J CARTAGE INC is a Porter, IN freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 May 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/06/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 965,320 (2023)

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Porter, Indiana. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.1 1 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.39 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 14
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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)} OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) 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
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2

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 SW 5

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 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 SW 5
  • 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
R & J CARTAGE INC
75 EAST US HIGHWAY 20
PORTER, IN 46304
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map