Padgett Trucking Inc
USDOT 420740 · MC-483963 · North Vernon, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Padgett Trucking Inc is a corporation based in North Vernon, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 92 power units and 30 drivers, which ranks it #159 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 17 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 5.9% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Padgett Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 420740 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-483963 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1100 E O and M Ave, North Vernon, IN 47265 |
| Phone | (812) 346-3197 |
| First registered | Sep 13, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 420740.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.33 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,325,350 miles reported for 2026 – about 14,406 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 30 CDL drivers; 30 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 | Padgett 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 | 16.7% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 19% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 77% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.1 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 17 | 17 with a driver check, 12 with a vehicle check, 19 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 11, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Padgett Trucking Inc?
Padgett Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 420740 and operating authority MC-483963.
How many trucks does Padgett Trucking Inc have?
It reports 92 power units (11 tractors, 81 straight trucks) and 28 trailers, with 30 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 23, 2026).
Where is Padgett Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in North Vernon, Indiana 47265.
What is the out-of-service rate of Padgett Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 5.9% 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.