Trailer Transit Inc
USDOT 207513 · MC-160088 · Porter, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Trailer Transit Inc is a corporation based in Porter, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private passenger, business, private passenger, non-business, authorized for hire). It reports 159 power units and 166 drivers, which ranks it #90 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 394 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 19.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 6.9 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, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Trailer Transit Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 207513 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-160088 |
| Entity type | Private Passenger, Business, Private Passenger, Non-Business, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1130 E US Highway 20, Porter, IN 46304 |
| Phone | (219) 926-2111 |
| First registered | Dec 21, 1981 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 207513.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 159 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 15,460,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 97,233 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 166 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Trailer Transit Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.0% | 18.8% | 19.0% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 51% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.9 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 54% higher than average |
| Inspections | 394 | 394 with a driver check, 210 with a vehicle check, 288 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 28, 1987) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Trailer Transit Inc?
Trailer Transit Inc is registered with USDOT number 207513 and operating authority MC-160088.
How many trucks does Trailer Transit Inc have?
It reports 159 power units (159 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 166 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 10, 2026).
Where is Trailer Transit Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Porter, Indiana 46304.
What is the out-of-service rate of Trailer Transit Inc?
Over 24 months, 19.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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.