Venture Transport LLC
USDOT 911759 · MC-394445 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Venture Transport LLC (dba Venture Transport, Venture Logistics) is a corporation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 1,151 power units and 1,474 drivers, which ranks it #12 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 975 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 21.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 98 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (42 injuries, 3 fatalities, 97 tow-away), or 8.5 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, passengers, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Venture Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Venture Transport, Venture Logistics |
| USDOT number | 911759 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-394445 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1101 Harding Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46217 |
| Phone | (317) 879-3900 |
| First registered | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 911759.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 888 | 255 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4,638 | 1,149 | 0 |
- 1.28 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 69,020,138 miles reported for 2025 – about 59,965 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 80% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,474 CDL drivers; 1,361 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 113 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Venture Transport LLC | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.3% | 14.8% | 19.0% | 43% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.5 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 225% higher than average |
| Inspections | 975 | 958 with a driver check, 508 with a vehicle check, 528 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 16, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Indiana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Indiana carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macallister Machinery Company Inc USDOT 460922 | Indianapolis | 1,040 | 859 | 126 | 29.4% | 30 |
| Hill-Rom Company Inc USDOT 93340 | Batesville | 390 | 771 | 189 | 5.0% | 4 |
| Allied Van Lines Inc USDOT 76235 | Fort Wayne | 1,056 | 1,944 | 969 | 30.1% | 35 |
| P & P Transportation LLC USDOT 597580 | Indianapolis | 882 | 686 | 256 | 14.5% | 22 |
| Quality Drive Away Inc USDOT 465185 | Goshen | 1,364 | 1,364 | 595 | 4.7% | 24 |
| North American Van Lines Inc USDOT 70851 | Fort Wayne | 1,333 | 1,357 | 855 | 31.0% | 39 |
Other carriers near Indianapolis
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splash Transport Inc USDOT 1765150 | Indianapolis | 3,121 | 3,188 | 1,501 | 11.4% | 104 |
| Cox Fleet Transportation LLC USDOT 679784 | Indianapolis | 1,966 | 1,098 | 265 | 4.8% | 19 |
| Wheaton Van Lines Inc USDOT 70719 | Indianapolis | 767 | 937 | 672 | 21.6% | 17 |
| Xpress Cargo Inc USDOT 2246676 | Indianapolis | 450 | 441 | 67 | 34.6% | 3 |
| Best Way of Indiana Inc USDOT 722226 | Indianapolis | 418 | 251 | 83 | 18.5% | 12 |
| James H Drew Transportation LLC USDOT 2538474 | Indianapolis | 380 | 122 | 29 | 52.4% | 3 |
| Golden Mile Enterprises Inc USDOT 2837726 | Indianapolis | 375 | 395 | 549 | 23.8% | 20 |
| Aceway Logistics Inc USDOT 3356633 | Indianapolis | 375 | 425 | 264 | 11.0% | 9 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Venture Transport LLC?
Venture Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 911759 and operating authority MC-394445.
How many trucks does Venture Transport LLC have?
It reports 1,151 power units (1,143 tractors, 8 straight trucks) and 5,787 trailers, with 1,474 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 13, 2026).
Where is Venture Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Indianapolis, Indiana 46217.
What is the out-of-service rate of Venture Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 21.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.