FMCSA Carrier Profile
IRONWOOD EXPRESS INC
Merrillville, IN
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 3 months
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Cancellation Pending
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
30th pct · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Insurance Cancellation Pending
Active cancellation filing on record, effective April 17, 2026 — coverage may lapse soon.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 27, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- Insurance cancellation pending — coverage may lapse soon
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 180.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1694865
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CS SPS 4904528-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4338565
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 24, 2024
Authority Reinstated
April 27, 2026
Annual Mileage
245,135 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Merrillville, IN
Email
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Safety Percentile
30th 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
13
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate53.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (48.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate180.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (159.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | RAM · 3C63RRGLXMG618975 | 0 | Clean |
| July 29, 2025 | NM | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1GC4K1E87GF266381 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 28, 2025 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | DODG · 3C6UR5HL2NG105717 | 0 | Clean |
| September 23, 2025 | MT | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DTXREE03443 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| June 22, 2025 | NC | Level I — Full | FORD · 3C63RRGL6KG668074 | 5 | 4 OOS |
| November 21, 2025 | WA | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRHL1HG729595 | 2 | Passed |
| March 17, 2026 | OK | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C63RRGL4MG616977 | 5 | 4 OOS |
| July 17, 2025 | MS | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C63RRGL3SG534218 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| January 17, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FT8W3DT8REE31757 | 1 | Passed |
| July 14, 2025 | VA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DT3KEF11733 | 6 | 3 OOS |
| June 13, 2025 | NC | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1GC4YPEY6LF108769 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| August 5, 2025 | NC | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD8W3GT9FEC73187 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC3
KS1
MI1
MO1
MS1
MT1
and 5 more states
Equipment on Record (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7LKH3AP21NP000746 | Hdt | 2 | 2 |
| 7UZFH4026SL001628 | Kaus | 2 | 2 |
| 17YGN4021YB020826 | Ranh | 1 | 1 |
| 1FD8W3GT9FEC73187 | Ford | 1 | 1 |
| 1FT8W3DT3KEF11733 | Ford | 1 | 1 |
| 1FT8W3DT8REE31757 | Ford | 1 | — |
| 1FT8W3DTXREE03443 | Ford | 1 | 1 |
| 1GC4K1E87GF266381 | Chev | 1 | 1 |
| 1GC4YPEY6LF108769 | Chev | 1 | 1 |
| 3C63RRGL2RG344940 | Dodge | 1 | 1 |
Showing 10 of 24 units
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 13, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
| March 23, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 11, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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