Crown Auto Carriers Inc
USDOT 3479368 · MC-1141374 · Highland, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Crown Auto Carriers Inc is a company based in Highland, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 300 power units and 300 drivers, which ranks it #50 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 264 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 20.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 2 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 3.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Crown Auto Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3479368 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1141374 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2809 Highway Ave Suite C, Highland, IN 46322 |
| Phone | (937) 999-9617 |
| First registered | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3479368.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 53 | 247 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 300 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 26,436,792 miles reported for 2026 – about 88,123 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 9% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 300 CDL drivers; 300 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Crown Auto Carriers Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.6% | 18.3% | 19.0% | 13% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 89% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 20% lower than average |
| Inspections | 264 | 263 with a driver check, 126 with a vehicle check, 160 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
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Crown Auto Carriers Inc?
Crown Auto Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 3479368 and operating authority MC-1141374.
How many trucks does Crown Auto Carriers Inc have?
It reports 300 power units (300 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 300 trailers, with 300 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 23, 2026).
Where is Crown Auto Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Highland, Indiana 46322.
What is the out-of-service rate of Crown Auto Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.