R & J CARTAGE INC

DOT 264186 MC 119591 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
28 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 35.71% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
34 units

Drivers: 24

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

75 EAST US HIGHWAY 20, PORTER, IN, 46304

Phone Number

(219) 926-1246

Mailing Address

75 EAST US HIGHWAY 20, PORTER, IN, 46304

Cell Phone

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Email Address

bpoparad@pinkerton

Fax Number

(219) 929-4677

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
42 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-12-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-12-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-01-28 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-01-19 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2002-06-28 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
1997-04-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1988-12-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1982-11-12 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC119591 2005-01-19
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC119591 2002-04-12

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $2,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-04-01 BIPD/Primary TRAU10000016-01 $2,000,000 ASCOT INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-07-01 BIPD/Primary 6047863 $1,000,000 FEDERATED SERVICE INSURANCE C… 2026-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-12-01 BIPD/Excess ECAP1HSCX00009800 $1,000,000 HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2020-12-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-12-01 BIPD/Primary ECAP1IICCA00009800 $1,000,000 IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-12-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2018-12-01 BIPD/Primary PHPK1911358 $1,000,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2019-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-12-01 BIPD/Excess PHUB655821 $1,000,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2019-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-12-01 BIPD/Primary PHPK1744072 $1,000,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2018-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-12-01 BIPD/Excess PHUB608834 $1,000,000 PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURA… 2018-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-12-01 BIPD/Primary 9193242 $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-12-01 BIPD/Primary 9193243 $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2017-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-12-26 BIPD/Primary 2E60943 $1,000,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2005-01-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-12-01 BIPD CMG 0453408 $1,000,000 FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2002-04-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-12-01 BIPD/Excess 913882 $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1997-02-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
1988-12-01 BIPD/Primary 763512 $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1997-02-26 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

35.71%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

28 inspections · 10 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

4.55%

National avg: 4.5%

Above average

22 inspections · 1 OOS

Total inspections: 28 Last inspection: Jun 24, 2026 Total crashes: 28

FMCSA Inspection Records (28 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 24, 2026

KILYJ02875

1 viol.
Level 2 MI FRHT 3ALHCYFE...

Jun 24, 2026

PRESR02923

3 viol.
Level 1 MI FRHT 3ALHCYFE...

Jun 17, 2026

4290650226

Level 3 IL MCK 1M1AN2GY...

Jun 3, 2026

5005140353

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL MACK 1M1AW07Y...

Jun 3, 2026

5005140353

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL MACK 1M1AW07Y...

Jun 3, 2026

5005140353

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL MACK 1M1AW07Y...

Apr 20, 2026

HUGHB03491

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI FRHT 3ALHCYFE...

Nov 14, 2025

8632009389

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 IN MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Oct 12, 2025

5004980216

1 viol.
Level 2 IL MCK 1M1AN2GY...

Sep 19, 2025

8632009207

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3ALHCYFE...

Sep 9, 2025

5005230151

Level 2 IL MACK 1M1AN2GY...

Aug 17, 2025

ND64009339

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 24, 2025

1873000076

2 viol.
Level 1 US MACK 1M1AN2GY...

Jun 9, 2025

5508009488

4 viol.
Level 1 IN MACK 1M1AN4GY...

May 22, 2025

6162003246

Level 2 IN MACK 1M1AN2GY...
Total Inspections

28

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

28

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (28 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 11, 2026

IN • IN0904973305

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 14, 2026

IL • ILU190084191

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 22, 2025

IL • ILX003761139

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 7, 2024

IL • ILX003446331

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

5

Tow

Yes

May 17, 2024

IN • IN0904506242

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 5, 2022

IL • ILX002672761

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 17, 2020

IN • IN0903691532

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 28, 2020

IN • IN0903678888

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 26, 2018

IN • IN0903175334

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 7, 2018

IL • ILX001036944

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 3, 2017

IL • ILX000932665

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 28, 2017

IN • IN0903005532

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 10, 2014

IL • ILX000139481

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 24, 2014

IL • IL00M2460844

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 11, 2014

IN • IN0902263515

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

22

Total Crashes

28

View all 28 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

23

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 16
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 3

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

28
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

34
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

34

10 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

24

CDL Drivers: 24
Interstate: 24
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 24
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Liquids/Gases

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

34

Power Units

22

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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