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AUSTGEN EQUIPMENT INC
Lowell, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 674149 · MC 355358
No Safety Rating
Active 22 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-355358 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Federated Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on April 19, 2004; first granted April 20, 1999 (27 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC355358
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 6120169
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
674149
MC Number
MC-355358
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 14, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 28, 1997
Authority First Granted
April 20, 1999
Authority Reinstated
April 19, 2004
Annual Mileage
273,179 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
812 West 181st Avenue, Lowell, IN 46356
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Austgen
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN4
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dump
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP0X2HD434432 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 28 ft | 5C2BD28C2KM009836 | 2 | — |
| Dzn | Semi-trailer | 1D913272141059811 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX6TD790063 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPEX5MD745647 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP0X4JD458186 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | 9108001126 | MERRILLVILLE IN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCXPEX7MD745648 |
IN 2087364 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 23, 2026 | 7408006053 | CROWN POINT IN | II | 1 | — | SOUTH LAKE STONE | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX4TX6TD790063 |
IN 3915721 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | 8979000173 | HEBRON IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XPCDP0X2HD434432 5C2BD28C2KM009836 |
IN 2414549 IN P507399 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | 9464001058 | LOWELL IN | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XPCDP0X2HD434432 5C2BD28C2KM009836 |
IN 2414549 IN P507399 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 18, 2025 | 4038460509 | I-80 EB, IL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DZN |
1XPCDP0X4JD458186 1D913272141059811 |
IN 2586509 IN PA75451 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 20, 2024 | 5508008913 | MERRILLVILLE IN | II | 2 | — | BIESEN EXCAVATING | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCXPEX5MD745647 |
IN 982859 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH LAKE STONE | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| BIESEN EXCAVATING | 1 | May 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 27, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 19, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 19, 2001 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 20, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 27, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
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