CRST Specialized Transportation Inc
USDOT 1278850 · MC-497943 · Ft Wayne, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
CRST Specialized Transportation Inc (dba Specialized Transportation Inc) is a company based in Ft Wayne, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 570 power units and 579 drivers, which ranks it #25 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 637 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 20.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 33 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (14 injuries, 0 fatalities, 31 tow-away), or 5.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | CRST Specialized Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Specialized Transportation Inc |
| USDOT number | 1278850 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-497943 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 7310 Innovation Blvd, Ft Wayne, IN 46818 |
| Phone | (260) 470-8618 |
| First registered | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1278850.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 484 | 0 |
| Trailers | 767 | 63 | 0 |
- 1.02 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 33,068,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 58,014 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 55% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 551 CDL drivers; 505 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 74 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | CRST Specialized Transportat | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.3% | 17.8% | 19.0% | 14% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 43% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.8 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 37% higher than average |
| Inspections | 637 | 637 with a driver check, 350 with a vehicle check, 373 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 11, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of CRST Specialized Transportation Inc?
CRST Specialized Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1278850 and operating authority MC-497943.
How many trucks does CRST Specialized Transportation Inc have?
It reports 570 power units (484 tractors, 86 straight trucks) and 830 trailers, with 579 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 28, 2025).
Where is CRST Specialized Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Ft Wayne, Indiana 46818.
What is the out-of-service rate of CRST Specialized Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.