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WALTER PIANO TRANSPORT INC
2135 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, ELKHART, IN, 46516
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Due-diligence certificate
5
Power Units
5
Drivers
0
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
22
Inspections
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Public record
6 events tracked · latest Sep 11, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 5
- Apr 13, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Mar 11, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Mar 7, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Feb 2, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Feb 26, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT.
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameWALTER PIANO TRANSPORT INC
DOT Number357103
MC Number223057
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationElkhart, Indiana
Added06/12/1989
MCS-15003/18/2026
Contact Details
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EmailSign in to view
Physical Address2135 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, ELKHART, IN, 46516
Mailing Address30688 QUAIL POINTE DR, GRANGER, IN, 46530
Other Companies at This Address
Address2135 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, ELKHART, IN 46516
1
Others here
2
Distinct phones
1
Active
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER PIANO TRANSPORT INC this company | 357103 | Sign in | Active |
| SCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | 1046503 | Sign in | 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
DocketMC223057
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating35 years
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 3.32 · 2 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .09 · 1 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 .28 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage516,490 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
5
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
5
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review09/11/2012
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/03/2026
CompanyGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #9300282556
Last checked09/11/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet5 units
Drivers5
Mileage516,490 mi
Operating35 years
MCS-15003/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total13
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total9
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 09/11/2012 | Rated: 10/14/2008
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
2023
2 · 0 OOS -
2024
4 · 0 OOS =
2025
5 · 0 OOS =
2026
5 · 0 OOS =
Crashes
No crashes on record.
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Apr 2026, 12 inspections, 0 resulted in out-of-service (0% OOS rate).
Clean, no out-of-service violations in the last 24 months.
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
5 roadside violations across 12 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Unsafe Driving
3 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
1 violation · 0 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | CO | Full (Level I) | PARKER CO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/11/2026 | NV | Driver-Only (Level III) | SLOAN CHECKSITE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/07/2026 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/02/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROCHESTER IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/14/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | TONOPAH AZ | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/24/2025 | MO | Full (Level I) | WILLOW SPRINGS MO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/20/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | COTTONWOOD CVEF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/11/2025 | OR | Full (Level I) | WOODBURN OR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/15/2025 | CA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-5 S/B NOF LAGUNA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/23/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/17/2024 | UT | Driver-Only (Level III) | PROVO UT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/24/2024 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | COTTONWOOD IF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/18/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | GRAPEVINE IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/17/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | COTTONWOOD IF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/13/2023 | CA | Driver-Only (Level III) | COTTONWOOD IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections12
Unsafe Driving
2 viols
HOS Compliance
1 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
1 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | VT 0001473 | $1,000,000 | 10/16/1998 | 02/17/2000 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | KS 0000387 | $1,000,000 | 06/25/1997 | 02/17/1998 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | KS 0000387 | $1,000,000 | 06/25/1997 | 03/19/1998 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA22MOT02196100 | $750,000 | 02/17/2022 | 02/13/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK00000007000 | $750,000 | 02/17/2019 | 02/17/2022 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 414420001 | $750,000 | 02/17/2017 | 02/17/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0006109 | $750,000 | 02/17/2016 | 02/17/2017 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0014886 | $750,000 | 02/17/2014 | 02/17/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | 6137507 | $1,000,000 | 02/17/2013 | 02/17/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | 6137507 | $1,000,000 | 02/17/2011 | 02/17/2013 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN027955 | $750,000 | 02/17/2010 | 03/22/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN027955 | $750,000 | 02/17/2010 | 02/17/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP7480360 00 | $750,000 | 02/17/2009 | 02/17/2010 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP7480360 00 | $750,000 | 02/17/2009 | 03/23/2010 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6003916-1 | $750,000 | 02/17/2006 | 02/17/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2351490205 | $1,000,000 | 02/17/2005 | 02/17/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 00 80 | $750,000 | 02/17/2002 | 02/17/2005 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 46-A2-TP-0022006-00 | $1,000,000 | 02/17/2000 | 02/17/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | VT 0001473 | $1,000,000 | 02/17/1998 | 10/16/1998 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | KS0000387 | $1,000,000 | 02/17/1996 | 06/25/1997 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 409174 | $750,000 | 02/17/1995 | 02/17/1996 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 405342 | $750,000 | 02/17/1994 | 02/17/1995 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA966221730 | $750,000 | 02/13/2023 | 03/21/2025 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 067702 66304914 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | 05/02/2007 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC223057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/15/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/30/2005 |
| MC223057 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 05/23/1991 | - | - |
| MC223057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/24/2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/26/2025 |
| MC223057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/17/1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/13/1995 |
| MC223057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/23/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/16/2006 |
| MC223057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/22/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/15/2019 |
| MC223057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/22/2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/15/2013 |
| MC223057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/21/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/16/2022 |
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