What is Pence Group's safety grade?

Pence Group has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Pence Group have?

Pence Group has 5 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 5 violations.

Has Pence Group been involved in any crashes?

Pence Group has 1 crashes on record.

Does Pence Group have active authority and insurance?

Pence Group has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Pence Group Safety Record

DOT# 1405332 · Lafayette, IN 47905 · 7655897007

Legal name: Pence Business Group Incorporated

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 11/26/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 10/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Pence Group (DOT# 1405332) in Lafayette, Indiana has 5 inspections on record with 5 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

5 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

1 Crashes

8 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 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 6.4%

74% OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Indiana

25% crash rate better than 25% of carriers in Indiana

Violation Categories · 5 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.

5 total violations across 5 inspections

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 5 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 2 states: IN, OK

Level 2: 2 (40%) Level 3: 3 (60%)

Date	State	Level
11/26/2025	IN	3
07/21/2025	IN	2
02/19/2024	OK	2
11/10/2023	IN	3
07/11/2023	IN	3

Crash History · 1 record

26-JAN-26 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
26-JAN-26	IN	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 MC1444490

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Fcci Insurance Company	$1,000	06/15/2023

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 8

Drivers 5

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 08/12/2005

MCS-150 Filed 20250626 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 320,513

Address 2515 S 900 E, Lafayette, IN 47905