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BETTCHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
DBA: Bettcher Water Service
Lakeville, IN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3348102 · MC 1069892
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1069892 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
6.7% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1069892
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 065 23 56
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3348102
MC Number
MC-1069892
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 18, 2019
Authority Granted
January 17, 2020
Annual Mileage
137,230 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
310 Wilson Drive Pox 35, Lakeville, IN 46536
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tara Menting
Officer 2
Rodney Bettcher
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | Fog · Daylight · Dry |
| July 29, 2025 | 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
IN14
IL2
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Semi-trailer
6
Flatbed
3
Grain / Hopper
3
Dry Van
1
Not Applicable
1
Tank
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPR4AN206532 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A207R017090 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADU8X7BJ285346 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDX8X59J258719 | 2 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BAB62W71M0M2906 | 1 | — |
| Guthrie Tr | Semi-trailer | 169B482005G007622 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1B9EFD1B0LB101728 | 1 | — |
| 2024 E-pak Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1E9E5G528RA505818 | 1 | — |
| 2025 E-pak Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1E9E5G528SA505100 | 1 | — |
| 2023 E-pak Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1E9E5G52XPA505817 | 1 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGGEDV8HLHS3811 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FUJA5CK77LY48136 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4D03025FF135502 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W42L800934 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Mack CH | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M1AA18YX3W152788 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Interstate Manufacturing Shuffle Floor Trailer | Trailer (type not listed) · 45 ft | 1M9S45280F1041001 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A247R017190 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2481WA536010 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 1W9S42211TN001079 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 43 ft | 1W9S43212SN001826 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD09X2YJ832813 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD48X59J254345 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU8X37J209336 | 1 | — |
| 2005 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR05C046119 | 1 | — |
| 2006 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR96C189913 | 1 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | Semi-trailer | 3H3C532S4XT049716 | 1 | — |
| 2005 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCHAPR55N028429 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | 7926006612 | ANGOLA IN | III | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK FRUEHAUF |
1M1AA18YX3W152788 1H4D03025FF135502 |
IN 3952744 IN PD56886 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 5016780001 | I-94 S/B, IL | III | — | — | ADELMANS RESOURCE SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL E-PAK MANUFACTURING |
2HSCNAPR96C189913 1E9E5G52XPA505817 |
IN 3886502 IN P999897 |
| May 11, 2026 | 6884000231 | SOUTH BEND IN | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN INTERSTATE MANUFACTURING |
1FUJA5CK77LY48136 1M9S45280F1041001 |
IN 3937982 IN PD56883 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | 6884000227 | ETNA GREEN IN | III | 1 | — | QMNISOURCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH E-PAK MANUFACTURING |
1XKDDX8X59J258719 1E9E5G528SA505100 |
IN 3514890 IN PB96594 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | 6162004230 | WANATAH IN | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRENNER TA |
1XKDD09X2YJ832813 10BAB62W71M0M2906 |
IN 3951684 IN NO PLATE |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | 7310002274 | PERU IN | III | 2 | — | BECK'S ATLANTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKDDU8X37J209336 1JJV532W42L800934 |
IN 2609244 IN SP993HMC |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | 5417000191 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 1 | — | BIG DADDY SCRAP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER E-PAK MANUFACTURING |
1FUGGEDV8HLHS3811 1E9E5G528RA505818 |
IN 3887783 IN PB96424 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | 7310002238 | PERU IN | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKDD48X59J254345 1B9EFD1B0LB101728 |
IN 2299144 IN PD56878 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| November 21, 2025 | 5417000117 | CHESTERTON IN | III | 1 | 1 | TANGENT TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL REITNOUER INC |
3HSCUAPR4AN206532 1RNF48A207R017090 |
IN 3666831 IN SP710CJG |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 24, 2025 | 1008900841 | SPENCER IN | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GUTHRIE TR |
1XKDDX8X59J258719 169B482005G007622 |
IN 3514890 IN PD56881 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BIG DADDY SCRAP | 2 | December 12, 2025 |
| ADELMANS RESOURCE SOLUTIONS | 1 | July 14, 2026 |
| QMNISOURCE | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| BECK'S ATLANTA | 1 | December 31, 2025 |
| TANGENT TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | November 21, 2025 |
| THE BELDEN BRICK COMPANY | 1 | July 31, 2025 |
| BETTCHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 1 | June 27, 2025 |
| GAF MATERIALS LLC | 1 | June 12, 2024 |
| BOWERSTON SHALE COMPANY | 1 | February 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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