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Company CheckLA PORTE TRANSIT COMPANY INC · DOT 70900

1157 E 150 N, LA PORTE, IN, 46350-9121

DOT# 70900 MC# 71043 La Porte, Indiana 48 years

CARRIER Legal name changed · Jul 1, 2026

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5

Power Units

4

Drivers

1

Crashes (24-Month)

$1,000,000

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

2

Inspections

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5 events tracked · latest Jul 3, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓

Identity & ownership 1

Jul 1, 2026
Company legal name changed.

Safety & compliance 3

Feb 24, 2026
Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
Dec 4, 2025
Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
Aug 28, 2025
Crash reported (no fatalities).

Insurance 1

Current
Active insurance on file ($1,000,000).

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

Company Information

Legal NameLA PORTE TRANSIT COMPANY INC

DOT Number70900

MC Number71043

Entity TypeCarrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationLa Porte, Indiana

Added06/01/1974

MCS-15008/19/2024

Contact Details

Phone(219) 362-6211

Email[email protected]

Physical Address1157 E 150 N, LA PORTE, IN, 46350-9121

Mailing AddressPO BOX 578, LA PORTE, IN, 46352-0578

Other Companies at This Address

Address1157 E 150 N, LA PORTE, IN 46350-9121

1

Others here

1

Distinct phones

2

Active

Company	DOT	Phone	Status
LA PORTE TRANSIT COMPANY INC this company	70900	(219) 362-6211	Active
R T D LEASING CORPORATION	593935	(219) 362-6211	Active

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

DocketMC071043

CommonActive

ContractActive

BrokerNot Active

Operating48 years

Company Overview

LA PORTE TRANSIT COMPANY INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in La Porte, Indiana. The company has been in operation for 48 years, registered with the FMCSA on 06/01/1974. The fleet consists of 5 power units and 4 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 190,802 miles (2023). 1 crash has been reported with no fatalities. A total of 2 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. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Common, Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, LA PORTE TRANSIT COMPANY INC has a Trust Score of 97/100 (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 Mileage190,802 miles

Mileage Year2023

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

4

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

4

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%

Last Review04/15/1987

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000

Type91X

VerifiedFMCSA · 06/03/2026

CompanyACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #CA-K78959

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet5 units

Drivers4

Mileage190,802 mi

Operating48 years

MCS-15008/2024

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)1

Fatal0

Injury1

Tow-Away0

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total2

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Below National Average

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Last FMCSA Review: 04/15/1987 | Rated: 10/15/1987

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 · 1 OOS -

2024

1 · 0 OOS ▼

2025

1 · 0 OOS =

2026

1 · 0 OOS =

Crashes

2023

0 crashes -

2024

0 crashes =

2025

1 crash ▲

2026

0 crashes ▼

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 Feb 2026, 2 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.

Crash Records (1)

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
08/28/2025	KNOX(STARKE)	IN	0	1	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight

Inspection Records (4)

Date	State	Level	Location	Violations	OOS	Driver Viol	Driver OOS	Vehicle Viol	Vehicle OOS	HazMat
02/24/2026	IN	Driver-Only (Level III)	CHESTERTON IN	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
12/04/2025	IN	Driver-Only (Level III)	CHESTERTON IN	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
03/14/2024	IN	Walk-Around (Level II)	CHESTERTON IN	1	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail
08/17/2023	MI	Walk-Around (Level II)	I-94 EB @ NEW BUFFALO SCALES	6	1	0	0	6	1	-	▲Detail

Safety Performance Percentiles

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

Total Inspections2

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	44-866872-00	$1,000,000	12/03/2003	12/01/2003	Replaced
34	CARGO	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	034602 09866872	$0	12/01/2003	12/01/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	44-866872-00	$1,000,000	12/01/2003	12/01/2003	Replaced
34	CARGO	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	034602 09866872	$0	12/01/2003	11/01/2009	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	44-866872-00	$1,000,000	12/01/2003	11/01/2009	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.	1073521603	$1,000,000	12/01/1997	01/15/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.	107 352 15 98	$0	12/01/1997	01/15/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-578959	$1,000,000	11/06/2015	11/01/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$750,000	11/01/2018	11/01/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$1,000,000	11/01/2017	11/01/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$750,000	11/01/2017	11/01/2017	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-578959	$1,000,000	11/01/2015	11/01/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$1,000,000	11/01/2015	11/01/2017	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$750,000	11/01/2015	11/06/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$2,014,000	11/01/2014	11/01/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$1,000,000	11/01/2014	11/01/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$750,000	11/01/2012	10/24/2013	Replaced
34	CARGO	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	IM-K78959	$0	11/01/2009	04/09/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$1,000,000	11/01/2009	11/01/2012	Replaced
34	CARGO	UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.	1MP30119571901	$0	11/01/1996	12/01/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.	1AT30002106201	$1,000,000	11/01/1996	12/01/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY	1AT 3000 210 62 00	$1,000,000	11/01/1995	11/01/1996	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY	1AT 3000 210 62 00	$5,000,000	11/01/1995	01/21/2004	Cancelled
34	CARGO	CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA	CMP 030 76 02	$0	11/01/1993	07/03/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA	TPP 030 76 03	$1,000,000	11/01/1993	12/20/1995	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA	TPP 030 76 03	$1,000,000	11/01/1993	11/01/1995	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K78959	$1,000,000	10/24/2013	11/01/2014	Replaced

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC071043	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	12/15/1980	REVOKED	10/15/2013
MC071043	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	11/05/2013	-	-
MC071043	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	11/05/2013	-	-
MC071043	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/02/2015	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/09/2015
MC071043	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/02/2015	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/09/2015
MC071043	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	09/30/1977	REVOKED	10/15/2013
MC071043	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	09/25/1985	REVOKED	10/15/2013
MC071043	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/30/1997	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/20/1997
MC071043	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	07/17/1981	REVOKED	10/15/2013
MC071043	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	06/17/1982	REVOKED	10/15/2013
MC071043	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	06/04/1992	REVOKED	10/15/2013
MC071043	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	04/25/1990	REVOKED	10/15/2013
MC071043	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/14/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/21/2011
MC071043	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/07/1988	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/30/1988
MC071043	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/26/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/11/2004
MC071043	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/26/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/11/2004

No revocation records.

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97/100

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 97

97

Starts at 100−3 totalFinal 97

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)−3

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

Insurance coverage and carrier are on file with FMCSA.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

-3

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)

Crash rate: 1 crash(es) across 5 vehicles (~0.2 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

Where this company lands, risk scales

Crash history (rate-adjusted)−3 of 28

0 pts · low risk−28 pts · high risk

Crash rate: 1 crash(es) across 5 vehicles (~0.2 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) knockout	−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.