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TIMOTHY HANIFEN
DBA: Hanifen Trucking
Ramsey, IN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 948863 · MC 571444
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-571444 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5.6% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 6.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC571444
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN349325
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
948863
MC Number
MC-571444
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 20, 2001
Authority Granted
August 16, 2006
Annual Mileage
499,547 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Ramsey, IN
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.6% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
14th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
6 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | KY | — | — | 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
KY18
AR3
FL1
IN1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
8
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG5FSGT5850 | 9 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322GM602387 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG5FSGT5847 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG7FSGT5848 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXHT174014 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT174010 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6HT174012 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV5LLKY5744 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320GM602386 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV1FLGE4240 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV8LLKY5737 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531K3568436 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GP679402 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J3360287 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GG724357 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3AKJGLBBG7FSGT584 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG7FSGT5851 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | S197003731 | CORBIN KY | III | 1 | — | INGENUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLBG5FSGT5850 5V8VC5322GM602387 |
IN 3271172 IN SP638FXP |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | S190002659 | MOREHEAD, KY | II | — | — | NEFF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDV5LLKY5744 3H3V532C2HT174010 |
IN 3884654 IN SP676KAH |
| April 23, 2026 | CV44960621 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | 1 | — | ALLSTATES WORLDCARGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLBG5FSGT5850 5V8VC5322GM602387 |
IN 3271172 IN SP638FXP |
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 20, 2026 | CV43854702 | BEREA, KY | III | — | — | INGENUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLBG5FSGT5850 5V8VC5322GM602387 |
IN 3271172 IN SP638FXP |
| March 9, 2026 | CV41758379 | MOREHEAD, KY | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJHHDV8LLKY5737 5V8VC5320GM602386 |
IN 3885110 IN SP637FXP |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 26, 2026 | CV43203829 | LONDON, KY | III | — | — | ALLSTATES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLBG5FSGT5850 5V8VC5322GM602387 |
IN 3271172 IN SP638FXP |
| February 2, 2026 | CV44105453 | KUTTAWA, KY | III | 1 | — | ALL STATES WORLD CARGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLBG7FSGT5848 3H3V532CXHT174014 |
IN 2419114 IN SP674KAH |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | 5280001206 | HOPE AR | III | 1 | — | APOLLO FLOORING DISTRIBUTORS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLBG7FSGT5848 3H3V532CXHT174014 |
IN 2419114 IN SP674KAH |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 1, 2025 | CV44970342 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | 2 | — | ALL STATES WORLD CARGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLBG5FSGT5850 5V8VC5322GM602387 |
IN 3271172 IN SP638FXP |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 1, 2025 | CV41758082 | MOREHEAD, KY | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLBG5FSGT5847 3H3V532C6HT174012 |
IN 2980734 IN SP675KAH |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| INGENUS | 3 | September 8, 2026 |
| ALL STATES WORLD CARGO | 3 | April 23, 2026 |
| NEFF | 2 | July 6, 2026 |
| ALLSTATES | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| APOLLO FLOORING DISTRIBUTORS | 1 | December 3, 2025 |
| DR REDDYS LABS | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| ALLSTATE WORLD CARGO | 1 | July 14, 2025 |
| INGENUS C/O UPS MANAGED TRANSPORTATION | 1 | June 9, 2025 |
| STRIDES PHARMA | 1 | May 28, 2025 |
| ALLSTATES WOLD CARGO | 1 | February 24, 2025 |
| ENPLAST | 1 | August 8, 2024 |
| NGK SPARK PLUGS INC | 1 | August 5, 2024 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 25, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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