DBA: PINNACLE

PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC

DOT 856735 MC 377933 MC 459756 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
173 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 46.24% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 8.57% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
86 units

Drivers: 80

Trailers: 6 (6 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2206 TOLEDO RD, ELKHART, IN, 46516-5538

Phone Number

(574) 294-6200

Mailing Address

2206 TOLEDO ROAD, ELKHART, IN, 46516

Cell Phone

(574) 370-3465

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(574) 343-2753

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
23 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
26 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-01-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-01-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-01-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-01-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-12-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-12-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-12-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-12-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-11-16 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2015-08-10 REVOKED HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2014-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-08-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-08-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-12-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-12-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-12-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-12-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC377933 2015-08-10
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC377933 2012-08-08
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC377933 2011-12-27

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: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2024-06-20 BIPD/Primary LDT-AL-000001030 $1,000,000 OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-01-30 BIPD/Primary CT54584001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2024-06-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-01-30 BIPD/Primary 54584001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2024-01-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-02-06 BIPD/Primary RJS0000205 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-01-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-12-31 BIPD/Primary CTS0048762 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-12-31 BIPD/Primary CTS0057693 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-12-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-12-31 BIPD/Primary CTS0057691 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-12-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-12-31 BIPD/Primary CTS0053525 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-12-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-08-02 CARGO 2003GXKGEP6214 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2015-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-12-31 BIPD/Primary CTS0053520 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-12-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-08-02 CARGO 2003GXKGEP6179 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2014-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-07-18 BIPD/Primary CTS0053514 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-12-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-12-31 BIPD/Primary CTS0053514 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-08-02 CARGO 0510GXKGEP6122 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2013-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-12-31 BIPD/Primary CTS0053504 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-12-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-08-02 CARGO 0510GXKGEP6039 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2012-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-01-31 CARGO 0510GXKGEP5955 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2011-08-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-12-31 BIPD/Primary CTS0050221 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-12-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-02 CARGO 0510GXKGEP5955 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2011-01-31 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2009-12-10 BIPD/Primary CTS0050212 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-12-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-08-02 CARGO 0510GXKGEP5821 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2010-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

46.24%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

173 inspections · 80 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

8.57%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

35 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 173 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 75

FMCSA Inspection Records (173 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

519C000205

Level 3 IA VOLVO 4V4NC9TH...

Jul 23, 2026

STREJ01886

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MI PTRB 1XP5DR9X...

Jul 23, 2026

STREJ01886

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MI PTRB 1XP5DR9X...

Jul 17, 2026

V262494951

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 TX INTL 2HSCHAMR...

Jul 17, 2026

V262494951

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 TX INTL 2HSCHAMR...

Jul 17, 2026

V262494951

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 TX INTL 2HSCHAMR...

Jul 6, 2026

7010029489

1 viol.
Level 1 NV DODG 3C6UR5CL...

Jul 6, 2026

7010029489

1 viol.
Level 1 NV DODG 3C6UR5CL...

Jul 2, 2026

2722002871

10 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 WI INTERNATIO 3HSCXAPR...

Jul 1, 2026

CV41296210

Level 2 KY FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Jun 25, 2026

7433001753

Level 3 VA FREIGHTLIN 1FVJA6CK...

Jun 18, 2026

1749420547

Level 3 CO FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

Jun 1, 2026

E945615219

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 PA INTERNATIO 2HSCNAMR...

May 20, 2026

9511005342

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FVHA6AV...

May 12, 2026

5390000593

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 AR PETERBILT 1XP5AU7X...
Total Inspections

173

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

173

View all 173 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (75 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.

Mar 17, 2026

MT • MT2650217121

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 6, 2025

IN • IN0904837629

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 26, 2025

MN • MN0252380169

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 25, 2025

WY • WY0202506859

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 11, 2025

WY • WY0202505917

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 8, 2025

MT • MT2550205283

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 20, 2025

TX • TX72HEHQE1DP

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 6, 2024

PA • PA400976800X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 8, 2023

MI • MI0003067208

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 18, 2023

IN • IN0904353325

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 5, 2023

NC • NC0107296229

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 30, 2022

WY • WY0202214051

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 25, 2022

NC • NC0106848121

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 5, 2022

NC • NC0106979641

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 17, 2020

IL • ILX002078789

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

30

Total Crashes

75

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

139

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 114
OOS: 47

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

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

173
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

86
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

86

6 owned

Trailers

6

6 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

80

CDL Drivers: 80
Interstate: 80
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

35

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 8.57%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 80
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Mobile Homes

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

86

Power Units

86

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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