FMCSA Carrier Profile
PATHFINDER FREIGHT INC
Merrillville, IN
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 3 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1716935 · Common carrier
Insurance
Cancellation Pending
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
62.5% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Insurance Cancellation Pending
Active cancellation filing on record, effective April 17, 2026 — coverage may lapse soon.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 3 mo
- Insurance cancellation pending — coverage may lapse soon
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1716935
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300169721
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CS SPS 5215014-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4380262
MC Number
MC-1716935
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 19, 2025
Authority Granted
May 13, 2025
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Merrillville, IN
Email
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Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%
Driver OOS Rate
37.5%
Ranks in the 92nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (57.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | FL | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C6UR5DL8PG633044 | 2 | Passed |
| July 16, 2026 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | CHEVROLET · 2GC4KREY4S1231845 | 2 | 3 OOS |
| July 7, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | CHEVROLET · 1GC1KVEYXJF238754 | 0 | Clean |
| July 1, 2026 | ID | Level I — Full | CHEVROLET · 1GC4KSEY1TF214177 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| June 26, 2026 | DE | Level I — Full | CHEVROLET · 1GB4YSEY0LF241342 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| June 24, 2026 | WY | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT8W3DM5REC05281 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| June 23, 2026 | MO | Level I — Full | CHEVROLET · 1GC4KSEY1TF214177 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 21, 2025 | MS | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR6PSUC5812 | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
DE1
FL1
ID1
MO1
MS1
TN1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
6
Pickup
5
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4KSEY1TF214177 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Horizon Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 3H7GF4027TR013050 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4825S6410693 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DM5REC05281 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YSEY0LF241342 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC1KVEYXJF238754 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4KREY4S1231845 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSUC5812 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5DL8PG633044 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9SJ028326 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Load Trail | Flatbed · 40 ft | 4ZEGP4029T1380131 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Norstar Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 50HFG4036P1088174 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Delco Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5WWGF4025T6043507 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Goodguys Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7TTGF4028RT000623 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 13, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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