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PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC

DBA: Pinnacle

Elkhart, IN

CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
3 flags to review · 3 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 856735 · MC 377933
Active Authority Active Satisfactory Active 1 month
86
Power Units
80
Drivers
158
Inspections
52%
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-377933 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
31.5% OOS · 158 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
31.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated July 21, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 7 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 1 month
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 51.6% — above the 20.7% national average
  • 158 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC377933
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active

Insurance on File

Clear Blue Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy DX01AL00129
On File
Obsidian Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy LDT-AL-000001030
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
856735
MC Number
MC-377933
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 22, 2000
Authority Reinstated
July 21, 2026
Annual Mileage
4,650,000 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
2206 Toledo Rd, Elkhart, IN 46516-5538
Owner / Officer
D'arcy Chandler
Officer 2
Mark Herman

Cargo Types

General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo

Safety & Performance

Inspections, violations and crash history

Out-of-Service Rate

31.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order 108 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
51.6%
Driver OOS Rate
1.7%
Ranks in the 94th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
158
Driver Inspections
86
Vehicle Inspections
100
Total OOS Orders
72

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance192
Unsafe Driving17
Hours of Service12

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate1.7% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate51.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (30.9pp higher)

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
39 insp · 23 OOS
2025
52 insp · 21 OOS
2024
61 insp · 25 OOS

Inspection Records (158)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
September 10, 2026 STREJ01908 MI, MI I 1 NONE
Truck Tractor
PETERBILT
1XPHD49X08D760026
IN 3347875
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
September 9, 2026 1526002093 HEFLIN AL II 3 1 CAT
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
FONTAINE TRAILER CO.
1XPBD49X1KD231455
13N25320XF1568179
IN 3039139
IN SP313BHH
393.130C-CHVE OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
393.75A4-PBME Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. Tires
August 17, 2026 7I589DGODW TX, TX I 7 1
Trailer
PETERBILT
1XPHD49XX9N778612
IN 3672568
396.3A1-BOS OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
August 13, 2026 NY30000146 FORT LEE NJ, NY II
Truck Tractor
Trailer
INTERNATIONAL
CUSTOM MAD
2HSCNAPR57C310941
00000000000000000
IN 2981719
IN 247347E
August 13, 2026 NY30000145 FORT LEE NJ, NY II
Truck Tractor
Trailer
FREIGHTLINER
CUSTOM MAD
1FUYSSEB8YLG55516
00000000000000000
IN 3190469
IN 2473522E
July 30, 2026 LJ02000091 ARAB AL II 2 FORGE & BUILD
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
FONTAINE TRAILER CO.
1XPBD49X1JD472334
13N2532C6F1568173
IN 3681224
IN SP616KHV
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
July 28, 2026 0395002083 WARE SHOALS SC III
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
ASI TRAILERS
1FUPCSZB3YDA97832
1A9FR6839SM299098
IN 2978669
VA 515378TL
July 24, 2026 519C000205 IA, IA III CLAYTON HOMES
Truck Tractor
VOLVO TRUCK
4V4NC9TH9DN567338
IN 3192349
July 23, 2026 STREJ01886 MI, MI I 3 1 NONE
Truck Tractor
PETERBILT
1XP5DR9X2XD473687
IN 3243113
393.9A-LTSI OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others
July 17, 2026 V262494951 2115 TX337, TX II 3 2 PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION
Truck Tractor
Trailer
INTERNATIONAL
OTHR
2HSCHAMR0YC056200
IN 3091848
TX NONE
393.9 OOSInoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9TS OOSInoperative turn signal Lighting
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: Brakes All Others

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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.

Vehicle Maintenance 46 of 66 inspections
Unsafe Driving 11 of 110 inspections
Hours of Service 7 of 110 inspections
Driver Fitness 2 of 110 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 110 inspections

Crash History (7)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
7
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
March 17, 2026 MT Yes Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Dry
November 6, 2025 IN Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry
August 26, 2025 MN 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
July 25, 2025 WY Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
June 11, 2025 WY Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
June 8, 2025 MT Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
January 20, 2025 TX 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
IN12
TX12
MI11
CO9
NC8
NY8
and 31 more states

Fleet & Equipment (123)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 1–8 · trailers up to 68 ft
Power units
~76
of 86 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~47
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
69
Semi-trailer
18
Flatbed
5
Full Trailer
3
Truck
3
Camping or Travel Trailer
2
Pickup
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Container Chassis
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2016 International LF517 Tractor · Class 8 3HSCXAPR2GN750706 5 3
1994 Whitegmc WIA Tractor · Class 7 4V1WBARH9RN678590 5 3
Vlv Tractor 4V4WBAGH3VN735480 4
1999 Freightliner CC Conventional Tractor · Class 8 1FUYSSYB3XLA27549 3
1999 Freightliner CC Conventional Tractor · Class 8 1FUYSSYB7XLA27554 3 1
2007 Freightliner Columbia Truck · Class 8 1FVHA6AVX7LX43176 3 1
2005 Freightliner Columbia Tractor · Class 8 1FVJA6CK75LV00670 3
2001 International 9200i Tractor · Class 7 2HSCDAEN11C002403 3 2
2000 International 9400i Tractor · Class 8 2HSCNAMR8YC087199 3 2
2000 International 9400i Tractor · Class 8 2HSCNAMRXYC087205 3 1
Show all 123 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2007 International L9427 Tractor · Class 8 2HSCNAPR57C310941 3
2000 International 9200 Tractor · Class 8 2HSFMAMR7YC030220 3 1
1992 Whitegmc WIA Tractor · Class 8 4V1WDBRG8NN647249 3 2
Willscot Semi-trailer T42058374 3 1
Custom Mad 00000000000000000 2
2012 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 7 1FUBGKDRXCSBL1420 2 1
2004 Freightliner Columbia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJA6CKX4LM51094 2
2002 Freightliner FLD120 Tractor · Class 8 1FUJAHCG12LG28980 2
2012 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDR3CSBT4046 2
2012 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDRXCLBJ9375 2 1
2000 Freightliner Long Conv. Tractor · Class 8 1FUPCSEB9YDB06720 2 1
2000 Freightliner Long Conv. Tractor · Class 7 1FUWDZYA5YLG31395 2 1
1999 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 8 1XP5DB9X3XD463497 2
1999 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 8 1XP5DR9X2XD473687 2 1
2008 Peterbilt 386 Tractor · Class 8 1XPHD49X78N769039 2 1
2009 Peterbilt 386 Tractor · Class 8 1XPHD49XX9N778612 2 1
2000 International 9900i Tractor · Class 8 2HSCHAMR0YC056200 2 1
Unknown 372730 2 2
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD52GSHC0007 2
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD5XGSHC0000 2 1
2013 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLDR3DSBW5166 2 1
2015 International LF517 Tractor · Class 8 3HSCXAPR3FN697741 2 2
2016 International LF517 Tractor · Class 8 3HSCXAPR3GN750648 2 2
2015 International LF517 Tractor · Class 8 3HSCXAPR6FN652664 2 2
2013 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9TH9DN567338 2
2000 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4ND4RJ3YN793438 2 1
1996 Volvo Truck WIA Tractor · Class 8 4V4WDBRF4TN703226 2
Unpublishe Semi-trailer EGL07963804960 2
Icon 00000000000003832 1
Homemade T 00000000000007032 1
Chiv 0000000000006369B 1 1
Clayton Ho 00000000000107841 1
Clayton Ho Semi-trailer 00000000000108470 1
Clayton Ho Semi-trailer 00000000000108663 1 1
Clayton Ho Semi-trailer 00000000000115440 1 1
Clayton Ho Semi-trailer 0000000000115401B 1
Modular Mi 00000110748100000 1
Homemade Semi-trailer 06052025 1 1
Clayton Ho 106543 1
House 108984 1
Isamen 114161A 1 1
Unpublishe Semi-trailer 114996B 1 1
Unk Semi-trailer 11663A 1
Marle Semi-trailer 120312 1
2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N25320XF1568179 1 1
2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N2532C1F1568176 1
2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N2532C2F1568171 1 1
2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N2532C6F1568173 1
2025 Asi Trailers Flatbed · 68 ft 1A9FR6839SM299098 1
1999 Ford Ranger Pickup · Class 1 1FTYR10C8XPA52549 1
1992 Ford LA9000 Truck · Class 8 1FTYS95B8NVA15481 1
2006 Freightliner Columbia Tractor · Class 7 1FUBA5CG66LN72380 1
2004 Freightliner Columbia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJA6CK14LM77972 1
2015 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLD50FLGL7139 1
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLD53GLHE6806 1 1
2012 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDR4CSBT4105 1
2012 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDR5CSBT4064 1
2013 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDR5DSBV3070 1
2013 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGLDR8DSBV3063 1
2000 Freightliner Long Conv. Tractor · Class 8 1FUPCSZB3YDA97832 1
2000 Freightliner CC Conventional Not Applicable · Class 8 1FUYSSEB8YLG55516 1
Frht Tractor 1FVXA700XCDBV1792 1
Unpublishe Semi-trailer 1G91P4248T6618322 1
2026 Great Outdoor Cottages Camping or Travel Trailer · 42 ft 1G91P424XTG618323 1 1
2013 International SA667 Truck · Class 8 1HTGNSHR0DJ248363 1
1986 Kenworth T600 Tractor · Class 8 1XKADB9X5GS336699 1
2000 Kenworth W900 Tractor · Class 8 1XKWDB9X9YJ856692 1
2000 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 7 1XP5AU7X0YD531148 1
2007 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 7 1XP5AU7X17D739490 1 1
2007 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 8 1XP5D49XX7D659237 1
Ptrb Tractor 1XP5DB93X3XD46349 1
2005 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 8 1XP5DB9XX5D842834 1 1
2018 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X1JD472334 1
2018 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X4JD472358 1
2019 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X4KD231546 1
2018 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X5JD472384 1 1
2016 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBDP9X6GD264704 1 1
2008 Peterbilt 386 Tractor · Class 8 1XPHD49X08D760026 1
2006 International L9327 Tractor · Class 8 2HSCHAPR36C348030 1
1999 International 9200 Tractor · Class 8 2HSFMAMR3XC061687 1
2022 Raja Trailer Container Chassis · 38 ft 2R9CS4330ND144965 1
Clayton Ho 386442B 1 1
Unk Semi-trailer 3865910 1
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLDR5KSKK1814 1
2021 Ram 2500 Pickup · Class 2 3C6UR5CL3MG606671 1
Internatio Tractor 3HSCDAEN11C002403 1
2006 Kenworth T6 Series Tractor · Class 8 3WKAD49XX6F132520 1
1994 Whitegmc WIA Tractor · Class 7 4V1WBADF5RN676986 1
1995 Whitegmc WIA Tractor · Class 8 4V1WDBJF9SN693851 1
1995 Whitegmc WIA Tractor · Class 8 4V1WDBRH6SN706948 1 1
2018 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4N39EH8JN888828 1
2012 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJXCN556220 1
2007 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9GH07N453503 1 1
2011 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9TH4BN532042 1 1
1996 Volvo Truck WIA Tractor · Class 8 4V4WDBRH2TN703873 1
2002 Volvo Truck VNM Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 4V5MC9JH42N329520 1
Unpublishe Semi-trailer 60X12MDS086321 1 1
Flet 79489-A 1
Flet 79489B 1
2027 Alliance Rv Paradigm Camping or Travel Trailer · 36 ft 7M5FP3629VB208613 1
Ot 80407A 1
Willscot ADI-32244 1 1
Unp AM0-21961 1
Unpublishe Full Trailer EG08963806060 1 1
Unpublishe Semi-trailer MDS-103926 1 1
Unpublishe MDS2143161 1 1
Willscot MIB35438 1
Unpublishe Semi-trailer NONE FOUND ON TRL 1 1
Unknown Full Trailer R7366310423199CMJ 1 1
Unk Semi-trailer UKNOWN 1
Unpub Trai Semi-trailer UNKNOWN 1 1
Unk Full Trailer WKF07188 1 1
Trlr Semi-trailer WKF92607 1
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
July 21, 2026Active
Reinstated
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
July 3, 2026Inactive
Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
December 29, 2017INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
December 31, 2015INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
November 16, 2015REINSTATEDHousehold Goods Common Carrier
December 22, 2014INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
August 4, 2014INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
December 17, 2013INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
August 1, 2013INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
December 18, 2012INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
June 20, 2024BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
August 5, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancel · Obsidian Insurance Company
August 1, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancel · Clear Blue Insurance Company
July 1, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancel · Clear Blue Insurance Company
BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancel · Clear Blue Insurance Company
BI&PD Primary/ExcessTerm/repl · Clear Blue Insurance Company
BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancel · Obsidian Insurance Company
June 1, 2026Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension NoticeEffective July 1, 2026
July 6, 2015CONTRACTOn Record
July 6, 2012CONTRACTOn Record
November 21, 2011CONTRACTOn Record

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