Freight Carrier · Saint John, IN

FAMS FREIGHT INC

9427 OLCOTT AVE · Saint John, IN 46373

Authorized: Property
(219) 515-8820 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 Jun 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 — 14 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 27 states over the past 24 months: CA (23), UT (14), NM (6), CO (5), AZ (4), NV (4), WY (3), IN (3), MO (3), AR (3), NE (3), IL (2), +15 more. Home base: Saint John, Indiana.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.77 6 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.51 10 Vehicle Maintenance 3.15 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0.03 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 92
    Total
  • 58
    Clean
  • 34
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 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
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS 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. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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 content OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking 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×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 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 carrier SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. 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. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device 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
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected SW 7
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 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
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 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
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 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. SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. 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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