RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC

DOT #611357 • MC #221046
Active

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC is a motor carrier based in CHESTERTON, IN registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 611357 and MC number 221046. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1995, a span of roughly 30 years. RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC reports a fleet of 95 power units and 95 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Intermodal Containers. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 105 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.9% and 14 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, GA, IL, IN, MI, MS, OH, and SC. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of October 2018. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC
DOT Number
611357
MC Number
221046
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Aug 16, 1995

Location

Physical Address
139 VENTURI DR
CHESTERTON, IN 46304-3399
Mailing Address
139 VENTURI DR
CHESTERTON, IN 46304-3399

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
95
Total Drivers
95
Truck Units
95
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Intermodal Containers

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

105
Total Inspections
83
Inspections with Violations
26
Inspections with OOS Violations
1.9%
Driver OOS Rate
39.68%
Vehicle OOS Rate
14
Reportable Crashes
6
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Oct 17, 2018

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 221046 Active None Inactive 2016-04-26 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2024-09-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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