Pinnacle Transportation Systems Inc
USDOT 856735 · MC-377933 · Elkhart, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Pinnacle Transportation Systems Inc (dba Pinnacle) is a corporation based in Elkhart, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 86 power units and 80 drivers, which ranks it #178 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 113 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 50.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 1 fatality, 9 tow-away), or 10.5 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, mobile homes and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Pinnacle Transportation Systems Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Pinnacle |
| USDOT number | 856735 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-377933 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2206 Toledo Rd, Elkhart, IN 46516 |
| Phone | (574) 294-6200 |
| First registered | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 856735.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 6 | 80 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.1 trailers per tractor.
- 4,650,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 54,070 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 13% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 80 CDL drivers; 80 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 | Pinnacle Transportation Syst | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 50.7% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 148% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 47% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 120% higher than average |
| Inspections | 113 | 113 with a driver check, 69 with a vehicle check, 141 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 18, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: mobile homes (95 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Indiana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Indiana carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Diamond Transport Inc USDOT 782050 | Elkhart | 76 | 37 | 44 | 53.3% | 5 |
| Tak Enterprise LLC USDOT 3157637 | Brownsburg | 90 | 90 | 29 | 38.5% | 0 |
| Boyd and Sons Inc USDOT 177873 | Washington | 91 | 99 | 169 | 12.1% | 14 |
| Sterett Heavy Hauling LLC USDOT 1022327 | Elberfeld | 69 | 38 | 10 | 50.0% | 1 |
| HMD LLC USDOT 3050833 | Gary | 83 | 82 | 229 | 27.0% | 17 |
| Caldwells Inc USDOT 2971441 | Morristown | 93 | 70 | 54 | 27.3% | 13 |
Other carriers near Elkhart
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Indiana LLC USDOT 3057791 | Elkhart | 1,742 | 2,036 | 1,628 | 12.0% | 27 |
| Lippert Transport LLC USDOT 249234 | Elkhart | 259 | 244 | 81 | 28.9% | 11 |
| Pinnacle Driveaway Inc USDOT 1427753 | Elkhart | 188 | 188 | 65 | 3.4% | 0 |
| Elkhart Transport Company LLC USDOT 913693 | Elkhart | 170 | 126 | 119 | 25.5% | 14 |
| Dexter Trucking Group Inc USDOT 809975 | Elkhart | 160 | 143 | 247 | 12.0% | 8 |
| Classic Transport Inc USDOT 547497 | Elkhart | 156 | 363 | 214 | 13.8% | 5 |
| Patrick Marine Transportation LLC USDOT 4050515 | Elkhart | 133 | 122 | 218 | 38.5% | 15 |
| Penrouge Transport Inc USDOT 2110569 | Elkhart | 114 | 114 | 119 | 7.9% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Pinnacle Transportation Systems Inc?
Pinnacle Transportation Systems Inc is registered with USDOT number 856735 and operating authority MC-377933.
How many trucks does Pinnacle Transportation Systems Inc have?
It reports 86 power units (86 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 6 trailers, with 80 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 20, 2025).
Where is Pinnacle Transportation Systems Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Elkhart, Indiana 46516.
What is the out-of-service rate of Pinnacle Transportation Systems Inc?
Over 24 months, 50.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% 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.