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THE FAST HAPPY TRUCKER LLC

Portage, IN

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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority  ·  DOT 3901977 · MC 1437786
Active No Safety Rating Active 1 yr, 6 mo · first granted 2022
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
74
Inspections
24%
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1437786 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
19.4% OOS · 74 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
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No Insurance Filing On Record
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Vetting notes
  • Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.6% — above the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
  • 74 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC1437786
Common Carrier
Inactive

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
3901977
MC Number
MC-1437786
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 15, 2022
Authority First Granted
July 25, 2022
Authority Reinstated
May 5, 2025
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2023)

Contact Information

Location
Portage, IN

Cargo Types

General Freight

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
74
Driver Inspections
44
Vehicle Inspections
61
Out-of-Service Violations
16

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance56
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service5

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.9pp higher)
19.4% of 67 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 59th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2025
51 insp · 12 OOS
2024
23 insp · 4 OOS

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 27 of 60 inspections
Unsafe Driving 6 of 72 inspections
Hours of Service 4 of 72 inspections
Driver Fitness 0 of 72 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 72 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
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
February 18, 2025 CA — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
December 30, 2024 CA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA72
NV2

Fleet & Equipment (110)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~53
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~57
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
53
Dry Van
52
Semi-trailer
4
Container Chassis
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG8LN217508 5 1
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR4LSMJ0143 4 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR7MSMS4197 3 1
2021 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EHXMN228780 3 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X2PJ999360 2 2
2022 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR0NSMZ3685 2 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR3MSMS4116 2 —
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR5KSKV5147 2 —
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6MSMW4335 2 —
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDVXMSMS1002 2 —
Show all 110 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHPDV5KSKS3225 2 2
2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C9JR457748 2 1
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG7KN900363 2 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG7LN217502 2 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG7LN217547 2 —
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH6KN219698 2 —
2022 Stoughton Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1DW1A5320NSA84969 1 —
2022 Stoughton Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1DW1A5321NBA86309 1 1
2020 Stoughton Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1DW1A5322LSA30635 1 —
2014 Stoughton Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1DW1A5323EB522655 1 —
2025 Stoughton Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1DW1A5329SSB83950 1 —
2017 Stoughton Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1DW1A532XHB743030 1 1
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHHDR5LLLK2164 1 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHPDV9MLME3784 1 1
2025 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0620SK629233 1 —
2021 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0622MK235641 1 —
2020 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0624LK180012 1 —
2023 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0626PB435832 1 —
2022 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1A0627NB333906 1 —
Grea Semi-trailer 1GR1AD621PK436595 1 —
1987 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAA0627HK278510 1 —
1986 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAP0622GD463341 1 1
1988 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAP0628JT110180 1 —
2015 International LF687 Tractor · Class 8 1HSDJAPRXFH735420 1 —
2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D1SL554777 1 1
2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D1SL555623 1 —
2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D1SL556772 1 —
2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D8GL950809 1 —
Wanc Semi-trailer 1JJV532DXFL853553 1 —
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539J3414510 1 1
2023 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X3PD824968 1 1
Dim Semi-trailer 2DM42JA44RS212028 1 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR0MSMN3086 1 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR0MSMS3795 1 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR1LSLK2070 1 —
2018 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR2JSJM7938 1 —
2018 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR3JSJW8538 1 —
Frht Tractor 3AKJHHDR5KSKD2508 1 —
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR5MSMW4343 1 —
2018 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6JSHM7963 1 —
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6KSKS0228 1 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6LSLK2016 1 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6LSLK2064 1 —
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6MSMW4349 1 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR7LSLK2011 1 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR9LSLK2074 1 —
2018 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDRXJSJX4689 1 —
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHPDV0KSKS3228 1 —
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHPDV3KSKS3224 1 —
2011 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 53 ft 3H3C532S3BT132953 1 —
2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C0LR440890 1 —
2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C0LT443128 1 —
2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C1HT709120 1 —
2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C1MR732212 1 —
2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C2JT222871 1 —
2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C2LR294881 1 —
2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C3GT002017 1 1
2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C3KR685570 1 —
2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C3KT263415 1 —
2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C4KR955390 1 —
2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C4MR836029 1 1
2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C6KR685482 1 —
2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C6KR955729 1 —
2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C6LR443535 1 1
2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C8MR801073 1 —
2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C9LR440614 1 —
2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K0NS693145 1 1
2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K1PS029469 1 —
2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K1PS062486 1 —
2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K2RS314264 1 —
2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K2SS073909 1 —
2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K3PJ061040 1 —
2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K3SS075832 1 1
2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K4SS177253 1 —
2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K6NS886755 1 —
2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K6NS887839 1 —
2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K9NS888094 1 1
2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532K9RS314066 1 —
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR5LN306762 1 —
2022 Operbus S.a De C.v. Operbus Model Dry Van · 53 ft 3PBA28628N1014776 1 —
Operb Semi-trailer 3PEA28626N1014016 1 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 3UTVS2539P8860520 1 —
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NB9EG8KN201858 1 —
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG1KN904196 1 —
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG3KN900425 1 1
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG3LN256006 1 1
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG4LN217487 1 —
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG5KN904203 1 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG7LN255991 1 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG8LN217525 1 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG8LN217542 1 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG9LN255989 1 —
2024 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH1RN653392 1 —
2022 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH2NN306695 1 —
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH5KN219711 1 —
2024 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH6RN659690 1 —
2022 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH8NN292530 1 —
2024 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ8RN650668 1 —
2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Dry Van · 53 ft 5V8VC5328MT107371 1 —
2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Dry Van · 53 ft 5V8VC5329MT106312 1 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 (74)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
August 7, 2025 NBGW008276 GILROY IF, CA II 2 — —
Truck Tractor
FREIGHTLINER
3AKJHHDR0NSMZ3685
IN 3748211
395.8A HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner
392.2-SLL State/Local Laws -
July 27, 2025 NFMB000076 DESERT HILLS IF, CA II 3 — AMAZON
Truck Tractor
Truck Tractor
FREIGHTLINER
INTERNATIONAL
3AKJHHDRXJSJX4689
3HSDZAPR5LN306762
CA ZP63305
IN PD66779
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
392.2-SLLSOA State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation
392.2-SLLIRP State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
July 22, 2025 NE02005806 NIMITZ IF, CA I 3 1 —
Truck Tractor
FREIGHTLINER
1FUJHPDV9MLME3784
IN 3875084
393.45B2-BHTD OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
392.2-SLLSOA State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation
July 16, 2025 NEK3002152 CASTAIC IF, CA I 4 1 AMAZON
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1FUJHHDR5LLLK2164
1UYVS2539J3414510
IN 3612847
CA 4RR6264
393.45B2-BHTD OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others
392.2-SLLSOA State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 Brakes All Others
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires
July 16, 2025 UFWF004042 MTN PASS JPOE CVEF, CA III 1 — N/A
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
STOUGHTON TRAILERS
4V4NC9EH6KN219698
1DW1A5322LSA30635
IN 3671148
IN PF15593
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
July 14, 2025 NBYQ007957 CONEJO IF, CA I 1 — —
Truck Tractor
VOLVO TRUCK
4V4NC9EG9LN255989
IN 3683878
392.2-SLLSOA State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation
July 12, 2025 UEHJ005606 GRAPEVINE IF, CA I 2 — —
Truck Tractor
FREIGHTLINER
3AKJHHDR6MSMW4335
CA ZP58695
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others
July 12, 2025 NFD3000437 CASTAIC IF, CA I 1 — AMAZON
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
1HSDJAPRXFH735420
5V8VC5328MT107371
IN 3683790
TN 379506T
392.2-SLLSOA State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation
July 11, 2025 NEAH005465 GILROY IF, CA I 2 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
WABASH VANS
3AKJHHDR6KSKS0228
1JJV532D1SL556772
IN 3748207
IN PE30582
393.48A-BMBCBD Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) Brakes All Others
392.2-SLLSOA State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation
July 11, 2025 NBBJ007050 DESERT HILLS IF, CA I 4 2 AMAZON
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
3AKJHHDR0NSMZ3685
5V8VC5329MT106312
IN 3748211
TN 133482T
393.207A-SAPPAS OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift Suspension
393.45B2-BHTD OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
AMAZON 37 July 27, 2025
PEPSI 1 March 10, 2025

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
August 20, 2025REVOKEDCommon Carrier
May 5, 2025REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
April 15, 2025REVOKEDCommon Carrier
February 24, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
January 31, 2025INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
July 25, 2022GRANTEDCommon Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
July 18, 2025COMMONOn Record
March 13, 2025COMMONOn Record

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