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TRANS-UNITED INC

Burns Harbor, IN

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 70750 · MC 128648
Broker (Inactive) Satisfactory Active 20 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1979
45
Power Units
48
Drivers
115
Inspections
34%
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-128648 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
17.9% OOS · 115 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC128648
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
20 yrs, 10 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active 20 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 15, 2005; first granted June 4, 1979 (47 yrs, 4 mo ago)
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 34.4% — above the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 2.4% — below the 5.5% national average
  • 115 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC128648
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Active

Insurance on File

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP33480A
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
70750
MC Number
MC-128648
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
June 4, 1979
Authority Reinstated
December 15, 2005
Annual Mileage
2,615,734 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
1123 N St Rd 149, Burns Harbor, IN 46304
Owner / Officer
Meredith Deleon
Officer 2
Jeff Fleming

Cargo Types

General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkConstruction Materials

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
115
Driver Inspections
66
Vehicle Inspections
59
Out-of-Service Violations
34

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance73
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service15

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate2.4% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate34.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (13.7pp higher)
17.9% of 67 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 54th 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

2026
34 insp · 10 OOS
2025
29 insp · 10 OOS
2024
39 insp · 10 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 16 of 33 inspections
Unsafe Driving 10 of 68 inspections
Hours of Service 2 of 68 inspections
Driver Fitness 0 of 68 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 68 inspections

Crash History (8)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
8
Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
7
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
June 30, 2026 IN — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
March 10, 2026 TX — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
February 27, 2026 IN — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
November 24, 2025 PA — 1 Yes Other · Daylight · Dry
November 11, 2025 KY — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice
July 19, 2025 IL — 2 — Rain · Daylight · Wet
February 21, 2025 PA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
December 21, 2024 IN — 2 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
MI13
IN12
OH7
AZ6
IL6
WI6
and 22 more states

Fleet & Equipment (91)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 6–8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~40
of 45 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~51
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
39
Flatbed
36
Semi-trailer
7
Dolly
6
Specialty Trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2024 Western Star 49X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBWDR5RPVH1741 8 3
2017 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJNALD17HPJA8737 6 1
2025 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RND53A39SR069925 5 —
2014 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 4U3J05339EL013137 5 1
2018 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A21JR042152 4 2
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALDR0LPLL2594 4 —
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALDR7LPLL2592 4 1
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALDR8LPLL2598 4 1
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJNALD12LPLL1605 4 1
2017 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJNALD15HPJA8736 4 1
Show all 91 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2022 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RND53A34NR056908 3 1
2020 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RND53A37LR053255 3 1
2019 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A22KR048303 3 1
2023 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWD49X6PR493683 3 —
2005 Peterbilt 387 Tractor · Class 8 1XP7DB9X75D812361 3 —
2024 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 48 ft 4U3J04825RL023387 3 1
2024 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 48 ft 4U3J04825RL023390 3 —
2024 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 48 ft 4U3J04829RL023389 3 —
2017 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALD19HPJA8821 3 —
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALDR9LPLL2593 3 1
2024 Western Star 49X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBWD12RLVD5927 3 —
2024 Western Star 49X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBWD14RLVD5928 3 —
2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 48 ft 13N24830561532074 2 1
2018 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RND53A27JR043426 2 1
2020 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RND53A30LR053257 2 —
2018 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A23JR042153 2 —
2006 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWDB9X56J118983 2 —
2007 International L9427 Tractor · Class 8 2HSCNSBRX7C362532 2 —
2014 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 4U3B0533XEL013121 2 —
2007 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJABAV57PY45325 2 —
2016 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALD10GPHA5938 2 —
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALDR6LPLL2597 2 1
2026 Western Star 49X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBWD18TLWL6191 2 1
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJNALD19LPLL1603 2 1
Western St Tractor 5KLLBWD1XTLWL6192 2 —
Unpublishe Semi-trailer MVIN344930IND 2 1
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHHDR0LLKY2317 1 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHHDR1LLKY2309 1 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHHDRXLLKY2311 1 —
2016 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 48 ft 1GRDM9626GH727194 1 —
2009 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 52 ft 1RND52A349R022922 1 —
2017 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RND53A28HR040397 1 —
2025 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RND53A30SR069926 1 1
2020 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RND53A39LR053256 1 —
2023 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RND53A3XPR058407 1 —
2018 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A25JR042154 1 —
2019 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A27KR046157 1 —
2019 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A27KR048300 1 1
2019 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A29KR046158 1 —
2019 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A29KR048301 1 —
2022 Reitnouer Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 1RNF53A29NR057827 1 —
2016 Trail King Industries Specialty Trailer · 53 ft 1TKH05328GM031134 1 —
2013 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 53 ft 1TKJ05339DM088545 1 —
2016 Trail King Industries Dolly · 5 ft 1TKR00515GM031135 1 —
2017 Trail King Industries Dolly · 5 ft 1TKR0051XHM071390 1 1
1996 Kenworth T600 Tractor · Class 8 1XKADB9X3TJ694903 1 —
2017 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWD49X0HJ163375 1 —
2006 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWDB9X16R149617 1 1
1999 Kenworth W900 Tractor · Class 8 1XKWDB9X6XR796838 1 —
2017 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X9HJ144379 1 —
2018 Peterbilt 567 Tractor · Class 8 1XPCP4EX7JD497935 1 1
Trlr — 2LDSD5235EG056820 1 —
2024 International MV607 Truck · Class 6 3HAEUMML3RL281700 1 1
Fona Semi-trailer 4LF34820473528829 1 —
2019 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 4U3B05328KL018028 1 —
2013 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 4U3B05335DL012473 1 —
Trlr Semi-trailer 4U3B05335ML019655 1 —
2021 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 4U3B05335ML019665 1 —
2007 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 4U3B053367L008033 1 —
Trlr Semi-trailer 4U3D027249L010107 1 —
Xl Semi-trailer 4U3J04682XNL02086 1 1
2013 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 48 ft 4U3J04821DL012413 1 —
Low Boy Semi-trailer 4U3J04825RL023388 1 —
2022 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 48 ft 4U3J04826NL021206 1 —
2022 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 48 ft 4U3J0482XNL020866 1 1
2015 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 4U3J05322FL014932 1 1
2014 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Dolly · 5 ft 4U3S00510EL013126 1 —
2018 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Dolly · 5 ft 4U3S00511JL017258 1 —
2013 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Dolly · 5 ft 4U3S00519DL012877 1 —
2014 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Dolly · 5 ft 4U3S00519EL013125 1 —
Not yet decoded Semi-trailer 4UJ05327JL017012 1 —
2016 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALD19GPHA5940 1 —
Wstr Tractor 5KJJALD19HJA8821 1 1
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALDR2LPLL2595 1 —
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALDR2LPLL2600 1 1
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALDR3LPLL2590 1 —
2020 Western Star 4900 Tractor · Class 8 5KJJALDR4LPLL2596 1 —
2024 Western Star 49X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBWDR3RPVH1740 1 —
2026 Western Star 49X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBWDR7TLWL6186 1 —
2026 Western Star 49X Chassis Tractor · Class 8 5KJJBWDR9TLWL6187 1 —
2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing Flatbed · 53 ft 5MASA5320NH055159 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 (115)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
October 9, 2026 9464001475 GARY IN III 2 — —
Truck Tractor
WESTERN STAR
5KJJBWDR9TLWL6187
IN 3884096
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2
October 7, 2026 2113002948 HEFLIN AL III 2 1 CORE TRANSFORMERS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC
1XKWD49X0HJ163375
4U3J04829RL023389
IN 2073195
IN SP999BGJ
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
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
September 28, 2026 I5Z1920264 MOHAWK TN II 1 1 WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
WESTERN ST
REITNOUER INC
5KJJBWDR0TLWL6188
1RNF53A22KR048303
IN 3507220
IN SP516CWD
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
September 25, 2026 207W000237 IA, IA II 6 1 OMIC USA INC
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
WESTERN STAR
XL
5KJNALD12LPLL1605
4U3B055359L01663
IN 2355265
IN SP204TSR
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
392.2-SLLED State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
September 21, 2026 LOEDP04151 MI, MI II 1 — MILLENNIUM METALS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
WESTERN STAR
REITNOUER INC
5KJJALDR8LPLL2598
1RNF53A21JR042152
IN 3646157
IN SP154XAR
392.2-SLLTL State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
September 2, 2026 6884000334 ETNA GREEN IN III 1 — N/A
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
WESTERN STAR
REITNOUER INC
5KJNALD17HPJA8737
1RND53A39SR069925
IN 976379
IN SP909RGE
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4
August 26, 2026 2716005566 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI I 5 2 N.A. LOGAN
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
WESTERN STAR
REITNOUER INC
5KJNALD17HPJA8737
1RNF53A22KR048303
IN 976379
IN SP516CWD
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
393.110B3-C OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
August 24, 2026 7306004947 WARREN IN I 3 1 RICHMOND MACHINE CO
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
REITNOUER INC
1XKWDB9X16R149617
1RND53A34NR056908
IN 3748696
IN SP9935JQP
393.110B3-C OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown
393.104F3-C Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown
393.75A1-TEPBM Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area Tires
August 13, 2026 5003220136 I-55, IL III 1 — BARNHART TRANSPORTATION
Truck Tractor
Trailer
WESTERN STAR
REITNOUER INC
5KJNALD17HPJA8737
1RND53A37LR053255
IN 976379
IN SP671XWR
392.9 Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement General Securement
July 25, 2026 5015700003 I-94, IL III — — —
Truck Tractor
PETERBILT
1XP7DB9X75D812361
IN 3694121

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
SYSTEMS CONTROL 5 September 18, 2025
PRAXAIR 4 February 25, 2026
REICHARD INDUSTRIES 3 June 18, 2026
MILLENNIUM METALS 2 September 21, 2026
FNS 2 March 13, 2025
ALLIED METAL CO 2 November 11, 2023
CORE TRANSFORMERS 1 October 7, 2026
WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS 1 September 28, 2026
OMIC USA INC 1 September 25, 2026
N.A. LOGAN 1 August 26, 2026
RICHMOND MACHINE CO 1 August 24, 2026
BARNHART TRANSPORTATION 1 August 13, 2026

58 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
December 15, 2005REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
December 14, 2005REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
December 12, 2005REVOKED
12 authorities
Contract Carrier
December 12, 2005REVOKEDCommon Carrier
September 28, 2000DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
September 21, 2000INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
December 6, 1989DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
November 20, 1989INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
September 28, 1989REVOKEDProperty Broker
March 31, 1988DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONBroker

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
September 1, 2017BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
November 7, 2005CONTRACTOn Record
BROKEROn Record
BROKEROn Record

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