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POWERHOUSE OPERATIONS LLC
East Chicago, IN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4533304 · MC 1797839
Conditional
Active 8 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1797839 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
50.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1797839
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA869780516
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4533304
MC Number
MC-1797839
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 12, 2026
Authority Granted
March 6, 2026
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
4308 Parrish Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Orestila Ochoa
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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
3
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | IN | — | 3 | 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
IL2
IN1
MI1
OH1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
4
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Freightliner CST112 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA9AS14LM59766 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A27GR036493 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCDZB9XPA11870 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21DR028210 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A24FR033906 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A28LR050171 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X3DR340362 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X4DD187062 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FUYDSYB5WA961109 | 1 | 1 |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA483XFA030880 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | 2655000162 | WINNECONNE WI | II | 2 | — | OWENS CORNING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKDDB9X37J204012 1RNF48A31KR049029 |
IN 3954674 IN SP564STY |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | 5017480056 | I-57 NB RIGHT SHOULDER, IL | III | — | — | TRANSPORTING TRAILER TO HIS YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKAD49X3DR340362 1RNF48A24FR033906 |
IN 4017072 IN SP554SGP |
| August 13, 2026 | HUGHB03663 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | USS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPHDP9X4DD187062 1RNF48A27GR036493 |
IN 3954633 IN SP947FJL |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | 5013050193 | I-57, IL | I | 8 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MCKT |
1FUPCDZB9XPA11870 5MAPA483XFA030880 |
IN 3990370 IN SP949FJL |
| 396.3A1-CH | OOSBrake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 6818002013 | DE MOTTE IN | I | 14 | 2 | NUCOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
2FUYDSYB5WA961109 1RNF48A28LR050171 |
IN 3987297 IN SP781CAR |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104C-C | Cargo - Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLRD | State/Local Laws - Reckless driving | Reckless Driving | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | 3245001501 | MIDDLE POINT OH | III | — | — | CLIFFS STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJA9AS14LM59766 1RNF48A21DR028210 |
IN 3954675 IN SP950FJL |
| May 11, 2026 | 2280016941 | NEWTON WI | III | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJA9AS14LM59766 1RNF48A27GR036493 |
IN 3954675 IN SP947FJL |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OWENS CORNING | 1 | September 28, 2026 |
| TRANSPORTING TRAILER TO HIS YARD | 1 | August 25, 2026 |
| USS | 1 | August 13, 2026 |
| NUCOR | 1 | July 9, 2026 |
| CLIFFS STEEL | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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