SWITZER TANK LINES INC

DOT 631460 MC 299992 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
35 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 14.29% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
18 units

Drivers: 18

Trailers: 2 (2 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

404 WEST MAIN STREET, MOUNT SUMMIT, IN, 47361

Phone Number

(765) 836-2915

Mailing Address

PO BOX 309, MT SUMMIT, IN, 47361

Cell Phone

(765) 623-5272

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(765) 836-2917

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
29 yrs, 2 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
30 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-11-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-11-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-05-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-05-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-02-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-02-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-03-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-03-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-02-18 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-02-18 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-02-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-02-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2004-02-10 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2004-02-10 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2003-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2003-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2003-03-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2003-03-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC299992 2005-02-09
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC299992 2003-12-31

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

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

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
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

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
2023-12-01 BIPD/Excess CEP01576A $4,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2003-02-01 Cargo CLP65736G N/A GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2022-03-01 BIPD/Excess 1084PSM2200025-300113 $5,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2023-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-03-01 BIPD/Excess GSV500035302 $5,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-01 BIPD/Excess 77HX2056EF $5,000,000 HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2021-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-01 BIPD/Excess GSV500035301 $5,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-03-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-03-01 BIPD/Excess 66HX17E9E7 $5,000,000 HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-01 BIPD/Excess 66HX14E8EC $5,000,000 HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-03-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-03-01 BIPD/Excess 77HX13E8BD $5,000,000 HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2014-03-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-02-01 BIPD/Excess EAU745706 $5,000,000 AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-02-01 BIPD/Excess EAU745706/01/2009 $5,000,000 AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-02-01 BIPD/Excess IXG392165D $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2009-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-10-24 BIPD/Excess IXG392165C $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2008-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-02-01 BIPD/Excess IXG392165C $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2007-10-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-02-01 BIPD/Excess IXG392165B $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2007-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-02-01 BIPD/Excess IXG392165A $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2006-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-02-01 BIPD/Excess CCP03111B $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2005-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-02-01 BIPD/Excess IXG392165 $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2005-02-03 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2003-02-01 BIPD/Excess 3EX04861 $5,000,000 AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES… 2004-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-02-01 BIPD/Excess CCP03111A $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2003-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-02-01 BIPD/Excess CCP01248C $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2003-01-17 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

14.29%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

35 inspections · 5 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

6 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

17 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 35 Last inspection: Jun 26, 2026 Total crashes: 21

FMCSA Inspection Records (35 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 26, 2026

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Level 1 NM WESTERN ST 5KJJBWDR...

Jun 11, 2026

3225002357

Level 2 OH WESTERN ST 5KJJBWDR...

Apr 13, 2026

9248000584

2 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGPDR...

Feb 24, 2026

9248000571

1 viol.
Level 3 IN WESTERN ST 5KJJBWDR...

Jan 8, 2026

7297007324

2 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLFG...

Dec 30, 2025

8900000558

Level 3 IN WESTERN ST 5KJJBWDR...

Dec 23, 2025

3209000304

Level 1 OH WESTERN ST 5KJJAEDR...

Dec 17, 2025

7297007293

2 viol.
Level 3 IN WESTERN ST 5KJJAEDR...

Sep 18, 2025

6665006805

1 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XPCD49X...

Sep 16, 2025

5170001077

Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FVDCYFE...

Aug 18, 2025

1865000441

1 viol.
Level 2 OH WESTERN ST 5KJJAEDR...

Aug 15, 2025

9761003502

1 viol.
Level 2 IN WESTERN ST 5KJJAEDR...

Jul 17, 2025

0315000282

1 viol.
Level 2 OH PETERBILT 1XPCD49X...

Jul 14, 2025

3209000184

Level 2 OH WESTERN ST 5KJJAEDR...

Jun 23, 2025

3282000850

1 viol.
Level 1 OH WESTERN ST 5KJJBWDR...
Total Inspections

35

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

35

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (21 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.

Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

5

Total Crashes

21

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

24

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

35
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

18
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

18

14 owned

Trailers

2

2 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

18

CDL Drivers: 18
Interstate: 18
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

6

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 6
Interstate (<100 mi): 12
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Liquids/Gases Chemicals Dry Bulk

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

18

Power Units

18

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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