Patriot Logistics Inc
USDOT 1080260 · MC-438147 · Valparaiso, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Patriot Logistics Inc is a company based in Valparaiso, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 159 power units and 159 drivers, which ranks it #91 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 137 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 35.4% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 5.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals and more.
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| Legal name | Patriot Logistics Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1080260 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-438147 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 336 West US Hwy 30 Suite 201, Valparaiso, IN 46385 |
| Phone | (346) 741-6414 |
| First registered | Dec 13, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1080260.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 89 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.1 trailers per tractor.
- 9,736,194 miles reported for 2024 – about 61,234 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 50% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 159 CDL drivers; 59 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 100 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Patriot Logistics Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.4% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 88% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 40% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 12% higher than average |
| Inspections | 137 | 137 with a driver check, 82 with a vehicle check, 145 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Indiana carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Services Corp USDOT 587863 | Valparaiso | 170 | 272 | 10 | 71.4% | 2 |
| Partners Exp LLC USDOT 3921657 | Valparaiso | 115 | 115 | 16 | 58.3% | 0 |
| Blue & Grey Transport Company LLC USDOT 512688 | Valparaiso | 85 | 85 | 54 | 29.0% | 6 |
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| Charger Logistics USA Inc USDOT 2014604 | Griffith | 481 | 542 | 167 | 16.5% | 21 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Patriot Logistics Inc?
Patriot Logistics Inc is registered with USDOT number 1080260 and operating authority MC-438147.
How many trucks does Patriot Logistics Inc have?
It reports 159 power units (159 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 20 trailers, with 159 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 5, 2025).
Where is Patriot Logistics Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Valparaiso, Indiana 46385.
What is the out-of-service rate of Patriot Logistics Inc?
Over 24 months, 35.4% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.