Crystal Trucking Inc
USDOT 1165156 · MC-463847 · Gary, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Crystal Trucking Inc is a company based in Gary, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 84 power units and 84 drivers, which ranks it #182 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 371 times – about 4.4 inspections per power unit. 28.9% of vehicle inspections and 26.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Crystal Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1165156 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-463847 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 246 Grant St, Gary, IN 46404 |
| Phone | (224) 766-8434 |
| First registered | Sep 3, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1165156.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 84 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 84 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 1,270,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 15,119 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 84 CDL drivers; 84 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Crystal Trucking Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.9% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 41% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 26.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 701% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.6 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 25% lower than average |
| Inspections | 371 | 371 with a driver check, 266 with a vehicle check, 718 BASIC violations recorded, 16 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: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Crystal Trucking Inc?
Crystal Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 1165156 and operating authority MC-463847.
How many trucks does Crystal Trucking Inc have?
It reports 84 power units (84 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 84 trailers, with 84 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 10, 2025).
Where is Crystal Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Gary, Indiana 46404.
What is the out-of-service rate of Crystal Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.9% of vehicle inspections and 26.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.