Patriot Logistics INC Safety Record

DOT# 1080260 · Valparaiso, IN 46385 · 3467416414

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/14/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Patriot Logistics INC (DOT# 1080260) in Valparaiso, Indiana has 192 inspections on record with 376 violations and a 48.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

192 Inspections
48.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
7 Crashes
155 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 48.4%
Carrier: 48.4% (93 of 192) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.1%
Carrier: 3.1% (6 of 192) National: 6.4%
12% OOS rate better than 12% of carriers in Indiana
38% crash rate better than 38% of carriers in Indiana

Violation Categories · 376 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

376 total violations across 192 inspections
99 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (26%)
Vehicle Maintenance
276
Unsafe Driving
65
Hours of Service
27
Driver Fitness
3
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
4

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 16 states
Level 1: 33 (17%) Level 2: 106 (55%) Level 3: 53 (28%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/14/2026 TX 3 0 0
03/11/2026 NM 2 0 0
02/18/2026 FL 2 1 0
02/17/2026 TN 2 0 0
02/17/2026 TN 2 0 0
02/09/2026 FL 3 0 0
02/05/2026 TX 2 4 1
01/27/2026 NC 3 0 0
01/21/2026 TN 2 0 0
01/19/2026 TN 2 0 0

Crash History · 7 records

1 injury crash
16-FEB-26 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
16-FEB-26 SC 0 2 0
13-MAY-25 TX 0 0 0
09-JUN-25 TX 0 0 0
09-JAN-25 TX 0 0 0
08-JUL-24 FL 0 0 0
05-MAR-25 GA 0 0 0
01-FEB-25 GA 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC438147
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary United Specialty Insurance Company $1,000 07/01/2025

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 155
Drivers 155
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/13/2002
MCS-150 Filed 20251105 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 9,736,194
Address 336 West US Hwy 30 Suite 201, Valparaiso, IN 46385

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Resources

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