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PIONEER TRANSPORT LLC
Portland, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2376983 · MC 816008
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-816008 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
23.3% OOS · 40 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 27.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 40 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC816008
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 48-426395-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2376983
MC Number
MC-816008
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 7, 2013
Authority Granted
March 13, 2013
Annual Mileage
1,950,108 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1617 N Meridian St, Portland, IN 47371
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Susan J Kohler
Officer 2
Wade Kohler
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
23.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
30 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%
Driver OOS Rate
7.1%
Ranks in the 70th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
40
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
28
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate27.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (40)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | 9761004766 | FORT WAYNE IN | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV4JSJW3963 1GRAP0620FJ647984 |
IN 3888733 IN SP753UKC |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 3259000592 | FINDLAY OH | II | — | — | PIONEER TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VAN GUARD |
1FUJGEDR4DSBV2147 2MN01JAH811002168 |
IN 2987884 IN SP547FXP |
| July 9, 2026 | 9761004537 | GRABILL IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHLDV4JSJW3963 5V8VA5328DM308168 |
IN 3888733 IN SP598TRQ |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | 1194000254 | DEFIANCE OH | III | 1 | — | HARVEY PALLETS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJGEDV2DLBU3664 5V8VA5326CM200131 |
IN 3035781 IN SP664PTG |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | VANHJ04241 | MI, MI | II | 2 | 2 | PIONEER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGEDV2CSBV8542 1JJV532W22L787553 |
IN 3686155 IN SP413TSR |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BNMH | OOSBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | 3285000881 | LONDON OH | II | 2 | 1 | PIONEER PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGEDR1BSAZ4978 1JJV532W1WL445422 |
IN 3613050 IN SP295EJC |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | 8557006949 | WARREN IN | I | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGED51GSHJ6448 |
IN 3581918 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | VANHJ04182 | COLDWATER SCALE, MI | I | 1 | — | PIONEER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WANC |
3AKJGEDV2KDKH1367 1JJC532W66L022576 |
IN 3023212 IN SP286HPW |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | CV44772239 | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | III | — | — | PIONEER PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJGEDV8CLBV7373 5V8VA532X9M902414 |
IN 2588699 IN SP217PLM |
| January 2, 2026 | 9761003918 | WARREN IN | II | 2 | 1 | QUINCY RECYCLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
3AKJGEBGXHDHY8517 2MN01JAH981000455 |
IN 2666348 IN SP627NMR |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PIONEER PACKAGING | 7 | May 1, 2026 |
| RSO WM GARRETT | 2 | October 7, 2025 |
| HARVEY PALLETS INC | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| QUINCY RECYCLE | 1 | January 2, 2026 |
| PAKRITE INDUSTRIES, INC. | 1 | December 4, 2025 |
| RADIO SYSTEMS | 1 | October 6, 2025 |
| WM COLDWATER | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
| REHRIG PACIFIC | 1 | November 15, 2024 |
| BLUE BUFFALO RICHMOND | 1 | September 30, 2024 |
| KAMPS | 1 | February 13, 2024 |
| RSO WM | 1 | January 31, 2024 |
| ROADTEX | 1 | December 19, 2023 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 of 23 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 31 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 31 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 31 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 31 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 29, 2026 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 13, 2026 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Dry |
| December 11, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | Sleet Hail · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN20
OH8
MI4
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (52)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 41 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~29
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
23
Tractor
23
Semi-trailer
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV0GDHR8936 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG0CLBJ9608 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV2DLBU3664 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W96L022586 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG2FSGP2124 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBGXHDHY8517 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED50GSHR0203 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED51GSHJ6448 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4JSJW3963 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53224B671704 | 1 | — |
Show all 52 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG2CSBU9991 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG8CSBJ3755 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR1BSAZ4978 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR4DSBV2147 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR9CSBN5463 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV2CSBV8542 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV5CSBM1198 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV8CLBV7373 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV9BSBC6522 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06233K249059 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06236D418134 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0620FJ647984 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJC532W66L022576 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8BL381243 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W1WL445422 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W22L787553 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W5XL583742 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W66L966250 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W75L941078 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W95L928476 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y0VL401718 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y1VL381429 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95366E512224 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH171000982 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH791003520 | 1 | 1 |
| Van Guard | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH811002168 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH981000455 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR8HSJF7445 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV1ESFT1250 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV2ESFX5984 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV2KDKH1367 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV5FSGA4200 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3DT092510 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8DT222426 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Autocar Xspotter On-Hwy | Tractor · Class 8 | 5V4H4LF2XPH240636 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53236M601561 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323DM308160 | 1 | 1 |
| Vanr | Semi-trailer | 5V8VA5325CM200145 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326CM200131 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5328DM308168 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA532X9M902414 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA532X9M902445 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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