Caldwells Inc
USDOT 2971441 · MC-42234 · Morristown, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Caldwells Inc is a company based in Morristown, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 93 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #156 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 54 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 27.3% 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 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 14.0 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, 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 | Caldwells Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2971441 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-42234 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 10911 N 600 East, Morristown, IN 46161 |
| Phone | (765) 740-4300 |
| First registered | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2971441.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 128 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.75 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,230,874 miles reported for 2025 – about 34,741 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 70 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 | Caldwells Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.3% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 14.0 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 194% higher than average |
| Inspections | 54 | 54 with a driver check, 33 with a vehicle check, 41 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: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Caldwells Inc?
Caldwells Inc is registered with USDOT number 2971441 and operating authority MC-42234.
How many trucks does Caldwells Inc have?
It reports 93 power units (60 tractors, 33 straight trucks) and 128 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 5, 2026).
Where is Caldwells Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Morristown, Indiana 46161.
What is the out-of-service rate of Caldwells Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.3% 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.