M5 INC Safety Record
DOT# 1506511 · Valparaiso, IN 46385 · 2194623415
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 09/19/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, M5 INC (DOT# 1506511) in Valparaiso, Indiana has 18 inspections on record with 17 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 17 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.
Inspection History · 18 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/04/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/21/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/06/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/27/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/16/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 04/04/2025 | US | 0 | 0 |
| 02/28/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/28/2025 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 09/10/2024 | IN | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-MAR-24 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19-AUG-24 | IN | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 11-APR-24 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 05-NOV-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-FEB-25 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Fcci Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.