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154 N 1100 E, FOWLER, IN, 47944

DOT# 1649227 MC# MC-607129 Fowler, Indiana

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Power Units

Drivers

Crashes (24-Month)

Not reported

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

Inspections

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Public record

5 events tracked · latest Apr 6, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓

Safety & compliance 5

Apr 6, 2026
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Sep 26, 2025
Registered with FMCSA.
Aug 6, 2025
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Dec 27, 2024
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Nov 1, 2024
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT.

Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Contact Details

Phone(765) 414-0077

Fax(219) 261-2489

Email[email protected]

Physical Address154 N 1100 E, FOWLER, IN, 47944

Operating Authorities

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC607129

CommonNot Active

ContractActive

BrokerNot Active

Company Overview

S & M TRANSPORT LLC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Fowler, Indiana. The fleet consists of 28 power units and 20 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 1,587,950 miles (2023). 3 crashes have been reported with no fatalities. A total of 62 inspections are on file. Both driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are below the national average, indicating strong compliance. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Active operating authorities include Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, S & M TRANSPORT LLC has a Trust Score of 95/100 (Excellent).

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire Hazardous Materials

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 7.46 · 20 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure .68 · 4 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 2.16 · 4 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage1,587,950 miles

Mileage Year2023

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

Interstate

Intrastate

CDL

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatYes

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)3

Fatal0

Driver OOS2.4% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS14.3% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Last Review04/22/2008

Insurance

AmountNot reported

Type-

Effective-

Company-

Policy #-

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet28 units

Drivers20

Mileage1,587,950 mi

MCS-15009/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)3

Fatal0

Injury1

Tow-Away2

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total41

Out of Service1

OOS Rate2.4%

National Avg5.5%

Below National Average

Vehicle Inspections

Total21

Out of Service3

OOS Rate14.3%

National Avg20.7%

Below National Average

HazMat Inspections

Total16

OOS0

OOS Rate0.0% (avg 4.5%)

Last FMCSA Review: 04/22/2008 | Rated: 04/25/2008

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

No roadside inspections on record.

Crashes

2024

2 crashes -

2025

1 crash ▼

2026

1 crash =

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Crash Records (4)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.

Date	Location	State	Injuries	Tow	Vehicles	Weather	Road	Light
04/06/2026	MONTGOMERY	IL	0	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
08/06/2025	PEORIA	IL	1	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
12/27/2024	HANNA	IN	0	1	1	Clear	Dry	Daylight
04/08/2024	DRY GROVE TWP	IL	0	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections40

Unsafe Driving 20 viols

HOS Compliance 4 viols

Vehicle Maintenance 4 viols

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647E	$4,000,000	11/01/2023	11/01/2024	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647D	$4,000,000	11/01/2022	11/16/2023	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647D	$4,000,000	11/01/2022	11/01/2023	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647C	$4,000,000	11/01/2021	11/01/2022	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY	AN-100060	$1,000,000	11/01/2021	10/31/2022	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647B	$4,000,000	11/01/2020	11/01/2021	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647B	$4,000,000	11/01/2020	11/03/2021	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY	AV-100000	$1,000,000	11/01/2020	11/01/2021	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY	AV-100000-01	$1,000,000	11/01/2019	11/01/2020	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647A	$4,000,000	10/01/2019	11/04/2020	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647A	$4,000,000	10/01/2019	11/01/2020	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647	$4,000,000	10/01/2019	11/01/2019	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY	IXG929647	$4,000,000	10/01/2018	10/01/2019	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.	AV-100000-18	$1,000,000	09/29/2018	11/01/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA9240257	$5,000,000	08/06/2011	08/01/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA919539000	$5,000,000	08/06/2010	08/06/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA945115900	$5,000,000	08/06/2010	08/06/2010	Replaced
34	CARGO	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA945115900	$0	08/06/2010	09/16/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA9450960	$5,000,000	08/06/2009	08/06/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL672191	$5,000,000	08/06/2008	08/06/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CL671743	$5,000,000	08/06/2007	08/06/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA5509743	$1,000,000	08/01/2018	09/29/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	17EX0214938	$5,000,000	08/01/2018	10/04/2018	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	17EX0214938	$5,000,000	08/01/2018	10/01/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA5509743	$1,000,000	08/01/2018	10/01/2018	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	17EX0214938	$5,000,000	08/01/2017	08/01/2018	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	16EX0205077	$5,000,000	08/01/2016	08/01/2017	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	15EX0195754	$5,000,000	08/01/2015	08/06/2016	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	15EX0195754	$5,000,000	08/01/2015	08/01/2016	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA5509743	$1,000,000	08/01/2014	08/01/2018	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	14EX0186088	$5,000,000	08/01/2014	08/06/2015	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	14EX0186088	$5,000,000	08/01/2014	08/01/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA5509743	$1,000,000	08/01/2013	08/01/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	13EX0177355	$4,000,000	08/01/2013	08/14/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO.	13EX0177355	$4,000,000	08/01/2013	08/01/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA924025702	$5,000,000	08/01/2012	08/01/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA5509743	$5,000,000	08/01/2012	08/01/2013	Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/20/2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/27/2023
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/08/2020	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/02/2020
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/07/2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/01/2024
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/07/2021	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/29/2021
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/07/2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/01/2019
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/05/2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/31/2022
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/04/2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/01/2019
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/04/2018	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	10/01/2018
MC607129	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	08/15/2007	-	-
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/12/2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/03/2010
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/11/2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/01/2016
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/10/2015	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/31/2015
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/10/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/05/2009
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/10/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/25/2008
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/07/2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/01/2014
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/05/2018	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/18/2018
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/05/2017	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/01/2017
MC607129	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/05/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/01/2013

No revocation records.

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95/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown, from 100 to 95

Starts at 100−5 totalFinal 95

Operating history unknown−3

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)−2

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Active for-hire authority on file, FMCSA requires insurance to keep it active.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

-3

Operating history unknown

No authority grant date on file.

-2

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)

Crash rate: 3 crash(es) across 28 vehicles (~0.11 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

Where this company lands, risk scales

Crash history (rate-adjusted)−2 of 28

0 pts · low risk−28 pts · high risk

Crash rate: 3 crash(es) across 28 vehicles (~0.11 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers)	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

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