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DBA: WAFFCO HEAVY DUTY TOWING INC

2350 PIKE ST, LAKE STATION, IN, 46405-1182

DOT# 253130 MC# 174379 Lake Station, Indiana 34 years

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19

Power Units

10

Drivers

1

Crashes (24-Month)

$1,000,000

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Company Information

Legal NameWAFFCO INC

DBA NameWAFFCO HEAVY DUTY TOWING INC

DOT Number253130

MC Number174379

Entity TypeCarrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationLake Station, Indiana

Added11/23/1984

MCS-15012/06/2025

Contact Details

Phone(219) 962-4194

Fax(219) 962-3460

Email[email protected]

Physical Address2350 PIKE ST, LAKE STATION, IN, 46405-1182

Mailing AddressP O BOX 5234, LAKE STATION, IN, 46405-0234

Other Companies at This Address

Address2350 PIKE ST, LAKE STATION, IN 46405-1182

1

Others here

2

Distinct phones

1

Active

Company	DOT	Phone	Status
WAFFCO INC this company	253130	(219) 962-4194	Active
SCHEDULED TRANSPORT INC	164075	(219) 962-7561	Inactive

Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC174379

CommonNot Active

ContractActive

BrokerNot Active

Operating34 years

Company Overview

WAFFCO INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Lake Station, Indiana. The company has been in operation for 34 years, registered with the FMCSA on 11/23/1984. The fleet consists of 19 power units and 10 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 165,949 miles (2023). 1 crash has been reported with no fatalities. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Active operating authorities include Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, WAFFCO INC has a Trust Score of 99/100 (Excellent).

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

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 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage165,949 miles

Mileage Year2023

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

10

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

10

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatNo

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)1

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Last Review04/12/1988

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000

Type34

VerifiedFMCSA · 07/06/2026

CompanyAMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #CA 21228230002

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet19 units

Drivers10

Mileage165,949 mi

Operating34 years

MCS-15012/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)1

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away1

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Last FMCSA Review: 04/12/1988 | Rated: 05/25/1988

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

2023

1 · 0 OOS -

2024

1 · 0 OOS =

Crashes

2023

0 crashes -

2024

2 crashes ▲

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

Crash Records (2)

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	Fatal	Injuries	Tow	Vehicles	Weather	Road	Light
05/05/2024	GARY	IN	0	0	1	2	Severe Crosswinds	Dry	Daylight
01/22/2024	CROWN POINT	IN	0	0	1	2	Snow	Ice	Daylight

Inspection Records (2)

Date	State	Level	Location	Violations	OOS	Driver Viol	Driver OOS	Vehicle Viol	Vehicle OOS	HazMat
01/11/2024	MI	Driver-Only (Level III)	EB	1	0	0	0	1	0	-	▲Detail
09/21/2023	MI	Walk-Around (Level II)	NEW BUFFALO SCALE W/B	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.	01CE383038	$1,000,000	05/28/1998	05/22/2001	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY	BA 8956103	$750,000	05/22/2013	03/15/2020	Replaced
34	CARGO	THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY	CBP 815 488	$0	05/22/2006	03/15/2023	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO.	BA 81 44 988	$1,000,000	05/22/2006	05/22/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY	TOW00057100	$1,000,000	05/22/2005	05/22/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP102001635900	$1,000,000	05/22/2004	05/22/2005	Cancelled
34	CARGO	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LTP101323	$0	05/22/2003	05/22/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY	LTP101323	$1,000,000	05/22/2003	05/22/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226718308	$0	05/22/2002	06/27/2003	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226718308	$0	05/22/2002	05/22/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226718308	$1,000,000	05/22/2002	06/27/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226718308	$1,000,000	05/22/2002	05/22/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226736579	$1,000,000	05/22/2001	06/28/2002	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	226736579	$0	05/22/2001	02/08/2002	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.	226736579	$0	05/22/2001	05/22/2001	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226736579	$1,000,000	05/22/2001	02/08/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226736579	$1,000,000	05/22/2001	05/22/2001	Replaced
34	CARGO	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226736579	$0	05/22/2001	06/28/2002	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226736579	$0	05/22/2001	05/22/2002	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	226736579	$1,000,000	05/22/2001	05/22/2002	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY	CPP 1217084-00	$750,000	05/22/2000	05/22/2001	Replaced
34	CARGO	ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY	CPP 1217084-00	$0	05/22/2000	05/22/2001	Replaced
91	BIPD	GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.	TIP2294999	$0	05/22/1997	07/02/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 0140951	$750,000	05/22/1993	06/15/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 0140951	$750,000	05/22/1993	05/22/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	PRA1642108	$1,000,000	03/15/2021	03/15/2023	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.	CPO1641663	$1,000,000	03/15/2020	03/15/2021	Replaced

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC174379	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/23/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/21/2010
MC174379	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	10/22/1998	-	-
MC174379	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/26/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/28/2004
MC174379	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/25/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/24/2006
MC174379	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/25/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/13/2005
MC174379	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	02/24/1992	REVOKED	09/21/1998
MC174379	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/16/2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/15/2023

No revocation records.

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99/100

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 99

99

Starts at 100−1 totalFinal 99

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)−1

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

FMCSA shows active coverage on file as of 7/6/2026.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

-1

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)

Crash rate: 1 crash(es) across 19 vehicles (~0.05 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

Where this company lands, risk scales

Crash history (rate-adjusted)−1 of 28

0 pts · low risk−28 pts · high risk

Crash rate: 1 crash(es) across 19 vehicles (~0.05 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.