Viking Transportation Inc
USDOT 2975712 · MC-942910 · Griffith, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Viking Transportation Inc is a company based in Griffith, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 174 power units and 220 drivers, which ranks it #81 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 254 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 38.3% of vehicle inspections and 6.7% 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 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 1 fatality, 15 tow-away), or 8.6 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, commodities dry bulk, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Viking Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2975712 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-942910 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2031 N Griffith Blvd Unit a, Griffith, IN 46319 |
| Phone | (219) 301-0043 |
| First registered | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2975712.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 122 | 52 | 0 |
| Trailers | 122 | 52 | 0 |
- 1.26 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 12,565,020 miles reported for 2026 – about 72,213 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 70% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 220 CDL drivers; 220 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 | Viking Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.3% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 104% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 157% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 92% higher than average |
| Inspections | 254 | 254 with a driver check, 120 with a vehicle check, 286 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Viking Transportation Inc?
Viking Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 2975712 and operating authority MC-942910.
How many trucks does Viking Transportation Inc have?
It reports 174 power units (174 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 174 trailers, with 220 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 2, 2026).
Where is Viking Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Griffith, Indiana 46319.
What is the out-of-service rate of Viking Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 38.3% of vehicle inspections and 6.7% 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.