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BERRY INC
Indianapolis, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 345385 · MC 238958
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-238958 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 21 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on October 3, 2005; first granted March 25, 1992 (34 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC238958
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WN311861
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
345385
MC Number
MC-238958
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 3, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 2, 1989
Authority First Granted
March 25, 1992
Authority Reinstated
October 3, 2005
Annual Mileage
348,014 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
4305 W Southport Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46217
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeffrey Berry
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance38
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
25.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
6 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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 10, 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
IN7
MI4
OH2
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSDYB4YLA62727 | 5 | 2 |
| 1997 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSSEB7VP704948 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAER2YC091912 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624XB187001 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624YB132114 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626YB013125 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06284T507765 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062X3T004317 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9625YS018613 | 1 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627DT573819 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W05L926860 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W78L116498 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA14Y21W132151 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X4TR670507 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | VANHJ04378 | MI, MI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUYSDYB4YLA62727 1JJV532W05L926860 |
IN 216913 OK 5724JQ |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 6215001131 | DUNREITH IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AA14Y21W132151 |
IN 203342 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | 3245001106 | EATON OH | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKADR9X4TR670507 |
IN 3889589 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | SILKS04575 | COLDWATER SCALE, MI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUYSDYB4YLA62727 1JJV532W78L116498 |
IN 216913 OK 4812LR |
| October 28, 2025 | 9464000961 | DE MOTTE IN | II | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUYSSEB7VP704948 1GRAA9625YS018613 |
IN 3692072 IN SP366FXP |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 21, 2025 | 5417009765 | CHESTERTON IN | I | 12 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUYSSEB7VP704948 1GRAP0627DT573819 |
IN 3692072 TN U722767 |
| 393.52A-B | OOSInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | BURGM06804 | STEWART RD, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUYSDYB4YLA62727 1GRAA0626YB013125 |
IN 216913 OK 3882EV |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 26, 2024 | 8105006144 | WEST HARRISON IN | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUYSDYB4YLA62727 |
IN 216913 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 1, 2024 | 9248000520 | GAS CITY IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUYSSEB7VP704948 |
IN 2125534 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| October 17, 2024 | 9761002631 | AUBURN IN | I | 9 | 3 | ENERGIZER FRANKLIN DC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCEAER2YC091912 1GRAA062X3T004317 |
IN 2595554 OK 3169JY |
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | OOSAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGIZER FRANKLIN DC | 1 | October 17, 2024 |
| BAY INSULATION | 1 | July 15, 2024 |
| MARMAN PEAT CORP | 1 | March 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 5, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 28, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 5, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 16, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 3, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 28, 2005 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 26, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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