National E & R Inc
USDOT 273853 · MC-760656 · Bluffton, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
National E & R Inc is a corporation based in Bluffton, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 75 power units and 51 drivers, which ranks it #213 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 22 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 5.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 8.0 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, liquids / gases.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | National E & R Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 273853 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-760656 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2829 E State Road 124, Bluffton, IN 46714 |
| Phone | (260) 824-2220 |
| First registered | May 30, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 273853.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.68 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.0 trailers per tractor.
- 2,000,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 26,667 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 51 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 51 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 | National E & R Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.0% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 76% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.0 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 68% higher than average |
| Inspections | 22 | 22 with a driver check, 20 with a vehicle check, 10 BASIC violations recorded, 18 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 10, 1993) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of National E & R Inc?
National E & R Inc is registered with USDOT number 273853 and operating authority MC-760656.
How many trucks does National E & R Inc have?
It reports 75 power units (48 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1 trailers, with 51 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 25, 2025).
Where is National E & R Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Bluffton, Indiana 46714.
What is the out-of-service rate of National E & R Inc?
Over 24 months, 5.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.