Newton Transportation LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1734136 · Lafayette, IN 47905 · 7657424001
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Newton Transportation LLC (DOT# 1734136) in Lafayette, Indiana has 16 inspections on record with 30 violations and a 31.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. 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 · 30 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 · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/14/2025 | IN | 4 | 2 |
| 05/02/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 04/22/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/01/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/26/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/07/2023 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/10/2023 | IN | 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 | Zurich American 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.