FMCSA Carrier Profile
WALTER PIANO TRANSPORT INC
Elkhart, IN
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 35 yrs, 2 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0th pct · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 35 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC223057
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300282556
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
357103
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 12, 1989
Authority Granted
May 23, 1991
Annual Mileage
460,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2135 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Hope G Walter
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Safety Percentile
0th percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X5PJ263446 | 1 | Passed |
| July 24, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X3PJ261937 | 2 | Passed |
| December 23, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYD49X5PJ216515 | 0 | Clean |
| May 20, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | KENS · 1XKYD49X3PJ261937 | 0 | Clean |
| December 17, 2024 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X4FJ432730 | 0 | Clean |
| February 15, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X5PJ216515 | 1 | Passed |
| January 14, 2026 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X5PJ263446 | 1 | Passed |
| April 13, 2026 | CO | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X5PJ263446 | 0 | Clean |
| March 11, 2026 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X5PJ216515 | 0 | Clean |
| March 11, 2025 | OR | Level I — Full | KENWORTH M · 1XKYD49X5PJ216515 | 0 | Clean |
| October 8, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | KENS · 1XKYD49X3PJ261937 | 0 | Clean |
| March 7, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X5PJ216515 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA6
AZ1
CO1
IN1
MO1
NV1
and 2 more states
Equipment on Record (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1UYVS25368G508802 | Utility Tr | 5 | — |
| 1XKYD49X5PJ216515 | Kw | 5 | — |
| 1UYVS253XL7077101 | Utility | 4 | — |
| 1XKYD49X5PJ263446 | Kenworth | 4 | — |
| 1UYVS2531L7077102 | Util | 3 | — |
| 1XKYD49X3PJ261937 | Kw | 3 | — |
| 1XKYDP9X4FJ432730 | Kenworth | 1 | — |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 16, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 15, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 15, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 16, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 30, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 13, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 23, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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