Horizon Transport Inc
USDOT 273286 · MC-203246 · Wakarusa, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Horizon Transport Inc is a corporation based in Wakarusa, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 1,727 power units and 1,201 drivers, which ranks it #8 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 1,136 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 11.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 3 fatalities, 20 tow-away), or 1.2 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Horizon Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 273286 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-203246 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 100 North State Road 19, Wakarusa, IN 46573 |
| Phone | (574) 862-2161 |
| First registered | May 20, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 273286.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 722 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Trailers | 88 | 91 | 0 |
- 0.70 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 49,933,852 miles reported for 2025 – about 28,914 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 9% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,201 CDL drivers; 1,191 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Horizon Transport Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.7% | 14.8% | 19.0% | 21% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 95% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.2 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 54% lower than average |
| Inspections | 1,136 | 1,136 with a driver check, 831 with a vehicle check, 485 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 28, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Indiana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Indiana carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Indiana LLC USDOT 3057791 | Elkhart | 1,742 | 2,036 | 1,628 | 12.0% | 27 |
| Quality Drive Away Inc USDOT 465185 | Goshen | 1,364 | 1,364 | 595 | 4.7% | 24 |
| Cox Fleet Transportation LLC USDOT 679784 | Indianapolis | 1,966 | 1,098 | 265 | 4.8% | 19 |
| North American Van Lines Inc USDOT 70851 | Fort Wayne | 1,333 | 1,357 | 855 | 31.0% | 39 |
| Macallister Machinery Company Inc USDOT 460922 | Indianapolis | 1,040 | 859 | 126 | 29.4% | 30 |
| Atlas Van Lines Inc USDOT 125550 | Evansville | 2,731 | 2,351 | 1,596 | 24.4% | 55 |
Other carriers near Wakarusa
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingo Transportation Inc USDOT 1922165 | Goshen | 607 | 603 | 786 | 8.4% | 11 |
| Mapletree Transportation Inc USDOT 686314 | Middlebury | 528 | 465 | 287 | 10.7% | 5 |
| Ufp Transportation Inc USDOT 1079241 | Granger | 503 | 405 | 617 | 23.7% | 29 |
| Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc USDOT 172664 | Goshen | 376 | 290 | 37 | 22.2% | 6 |
| Star Fleet Trucking Inc USDOT 493424 | Middlebury | 299 | 372 | 406 | 24.4% | 16 |
| Foremost Transport Inc USDOT 1347271 | Goshen | 275 | 275 | 250 | 18.5% | 6 |
| Lippert Transport LLC USDOT 249234 | Elkhart | 259 | 244 | 81 | 28.9% | 11 |
| Intransport LLC USDOT 2290481 | New Paris | 221 | 492 | 175 | 9.5% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Horizon Transport Inc?
Horizon Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 273286 and operating authority MC-203246.
How many trucks does Horizon Transport Inc have?
It reports 1,727 power units (51 tractors, 723 straight trucks) and 179 trailers, with 1,201 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 17, 2026).
Where is Horizon Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Wakarusa, Indiana 46573.
What is the out-of-service rate of Horizon Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% 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.