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PENNY PINCHER EXPRESS LLC
Daleville, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2014909 · MC 709640
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-709640 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC709640
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FD7062
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2014909
MC Number
MC-709640
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 2010
Authority Reinstated
March 15, 2022
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
8501 S Lynn St Daleville, Daleville, IN 47334
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN3
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A36TR075353 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X8VJ735714 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A28NR058564 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4CD130059 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | 7006004313 | HUNTINGTON IN | I | 9 | — | STEEL DYNAMICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X4CD130059 1RNF48A36TR075353 |
IN 3605568 ME 5577784 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | 8557006421 | WARREN IN | II | 1 | — | STEEL DYNAMICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWDB9X8VJ735714 1RNF48A36TR075353 |
IN 3506916 ME 5577784 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 23, 2025 | 7429004217 | WABASH IN | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWDB9X8VJ735714 1RNF48A28NR058564 |
IN 3506916 ME 2489338 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| January 29, 2024 | 7306004544 | FORT WAYNE IN | II | 4 | 1 | STEEL DYNAMICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWD49X1HJ163384 5MAPA4826KA049797 |
OH R041837 ME 5290340 |
| 393.120C-CDL | OOSMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 7, 2023 | 9002000503 | WABASH IN | III | 1 | — | STEEL DYNAMICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACK TRAIL |
1XPCD49X4RD685200 5MAPA4826KA049797 |
WI 68683Z ME 5290340 |
| 392.2-SLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| STEEL DYNAMICS | 4 | June 15, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 23, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 19, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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