Raj Transport Inc
USDOT 2481180 · MC-858657 · Chesterton, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Raj Transport Inc (dba Rti) is a company based in Chesterton, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 100 power units and 110 drivers, which ranks it #148 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 2.5 inspections per power unit. 27.2% of vehicle inspections and 8.1% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 9.0 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, drive-away / towaway, building materials, fresh produce, intermodal containers, coal / coke and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Raj Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Rti |
| USDOT number | 2481180 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-858657 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 512 W 1100 N Apt 1A, Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Phone | (209) 730-0000 |
| First registered | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 8, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2481180.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 30 | 0 |
| Trailers | 100 | 150 | 0 |
- 1.10 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,757,928 miles reported for 2024 – about 17,579 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 49% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 110 CDL drivers; 80 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 | Raj Transport Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.2% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 44% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 8.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 210% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 101% higher than average |
| Inspections | 247 | 247 with a driver check, 125 with a vehicle check, 239 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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: water well (130 of 5,000 carriers); coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Raj Transport Inc?
Raj Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 2481180 and operating authority MC-858657.
How many trucks does Raj Transport Inc have?
It reports 100 power units (100 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 250 trailers, with 110 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 8, 2025).
Where is Raj Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chesterton, Indiana 46304.
What is the out-of-service rate of Raj Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.2% of vehicle inspections and 8.1% 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.