Reliable Transportation Specialists Inc
USDOT 611357 · MC-221046 · Chesterton, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Reliable Transportation Specialists Inc is a corporation based in Chesterton, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 190 power units and 95 drivers, which ranks it #72 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 106 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 37.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% 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 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 7.4 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Reliable Transportation Specialists Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 611357 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-221046 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 139 Venturi Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304 |
| Phone | (219) 926-8850 |
| First registered | Aug 16, 1995 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 611357.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 95 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4,709,802 miles reported for 2024 – about 24,788 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 95 CDL drivers; 39 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 6 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 | Reliable Transportation Spec | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 37.1% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 97% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 28% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 64% higher than average |
| Inspections | 106 | 106 with a driver check, 62 with a vehicle check, 153 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 17, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Reliable Transportation Specialists Inc?
Reliable Transportation Specialists Inc is registered with USDOT number 611357 and operating authority MC-221046.
How many trucks does Reliable Transportation Specialists Inc have?
It reports 190 power units (95 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 95 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 13, 2026).
Where is Reliable Transportation Specialists Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chesterton, Indiana 46304.
What is the out-of-service rate of Reliable Transportation Specialists Inc?
Over 24 months, 37.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% 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.