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FAMS FREIGHT INC

9427 OLCOTT AVE · Saint John, IN 46373

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  • MC #1032029
  • USDOT #3269751 USDOT Active
  • 13
    Power Units
  • 35
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FAMS FREIGHT INC is a Saint John, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 35 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1032029 and their USDOT number is 3269751.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/04/2025 · last updated Sep 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/04/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,803,701 (2024)

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 California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 13 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 25 states over the past 24 months: CA (23), UT (13), NM (8), AZ (6), CO (6), KS (5), NV (4), WY (3), SD (2), AR (2), MO (2), TX (2), +13 more. Home base: Saint John, Indiana.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.3 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.38 9 Vehicle Maintenance 3.84 26 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 91
    Total
  • 58
    Clean
  • 33
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 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 carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
FAMS FREIGHT INC
9427 OLCOTT AVE
SAINT JOHN, IN 46373
Mailing Address
FAMS FREIGHT INC
PO BOX 36
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375

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