United Transport Inc
USDOT 1761786 · MC-643998 · Hammond, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
United Transport Inc is a company based in Hammond, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 83 power units and 83 drivers, which ranks it #184 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 247 times – about 3.0 inspections per power unit. 34.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 7.2 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | United Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1761786 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-643998 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3640 179Th St, Hammond, IN 46323 |
| Phone | (219) 472-1531 |
| First registered | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1761786.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 24 | 59 | 0 |
| Trailers | 70 | 59 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 6,855,534 miles reported for 2024 – about 82,597 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 44% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 83 CDL drivers; 80 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 3 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 | United Transport Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 34.5% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 68% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 27% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 52% higher than average |
| Inspections | 247 | 247 with a driver check, 87 with a vehicle check, 201 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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Other carriers near Hammond
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Express LLC USDOT 4194670 | Hammond | 435 | 435 | 853 | 18.6% | 31 |
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| BF Prime LLC USDOT 3462417 | Hammond | 144 | 144 | 209 | 34.0% | 12 |
| Milsped Freight LLC USDOT 3187195 | Hammond | 136 | 118 | 214 | 27.3% | 15 |
| Illini State Trucking Co USDOT 257062 | Hammond | 125 | 97 | 66 | 45.2% | 11 |
| Dab Carrier Group Inc USDOT 3493892 | Hammond | 91 | 87 | 264 | 21.7% | 12 |
| TC Transport Inc USDOT 730748 | Hammond | 77 | 59 | 58 | 36.8% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of United Transport Inc?
United Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 1761786 and operating authority MC-643998.
How many trucks does United Transport Inc have?
It reports 83 power units (83 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 129 trailers, with 83 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 10, 2025).
Where is United Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Hammond, Indiana 46323.
What is the out-of-service rate of United Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 34.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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.