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CARO TRANSPORTS

1354 CYPRESS CREEK CT · Valparaiso, IN 46385

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  • MC #1559652
  • USDOT #4093003 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARO TRANSPORTS is a Valparaiso, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1559652 and their USDOT number is 4093003.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/23/2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name CARO TRANSPORTS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 280,700 (2025)

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 Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: OH (3), MI (3), IN (2). Home base: Valparaiso, Indiana.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 8.71 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 8
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
CARO TRANSPORTS
1354 CYPRESS CREEK CT
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
Mailing Address
CARO TRANSPORTS INC
1354 CYPRESS CREEK CT
VALPARAISO, IN 46385-6138

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