Trimpe Trucking Inc
USDOT 282001 · MC-183976 · Brownstown, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Trimpe Trucking Inc (dba Wischmeier Transport Inc) is a corporation based in Brownstown, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 74 power units and 53 drivers, which ranks it #217 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 29 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 23.1% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.4 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, livestock, grain, feed, hay and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Trimpe Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Wischmeier Transport Inc |
| USDOT number | 282001 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-183976 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5563 South State Rd 39, Brownstown, IN 47220 |
| Phone | (812) 358-2140 |
| First registered | Nov 12, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 282001.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 69 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 176 | 0 |
- 0.72 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,928,373 miles reported for 2025 – about 39,573 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 53 CDL drivers; 53 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Trimpe Trucking Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.1% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 13% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.4 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 72% lower than average |
| Inspections | 29 | 29 with a driver check, 13 with a vehicle check, 23 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 16, 1988) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Indiana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Indiana carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Caldwells Inc USDOT 2971441 | Morristown | 93 | 70 | 54 | 27.3% | 13 |
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| Boyd Operating Inc USDOT 1392785 | Washington | 85 | 78 | 116 | 18.0% | 7 |
Other carriers near Brownstown
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wischmeier Trucking Inc USDOT 449907 | Brownstown | 140 | 42 | 53 | 8.3% | 5 |
| Premier Ag Co-Op Inc USDOT 260330 | Seymour | 408 | 315 | 85 | 9.7% | 8 |
| Padgett Trucking Inc USDOT 420740 | North Vernon | 92 | 30 | 17 | 16.7% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Trimpe Trucking Inc?
Trimpe Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 282001 and operating authority MC-183976.
How many trucks does Trimpe Trucking Inc have?
It reports 74 power units (69 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 176 trailers, with 53 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 13, 2026).
Where is Trimpe Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Brownstown, Indiana 47220.
What is the out-of-service rate of Trimpe Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.1% 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.