Maximus Transport Systems Safety Record

DOT# 1840567 · Lafayette, IN 47909 · 7653578529

C

Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Maximus Transport Systems (DOT# 1840567) in Lafayette, Indiana has 129 inspections on record with 188 violations and a 26.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

129 Inspections
26.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
5 Crashes
26 Power Units

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 26.4%
Carrier: 26.4% (34 of 129) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 5.4%
Carrier: 5.4% (7 of 129) National: 6.4%
30% OOS rate better than 30% of carriers in Indiana
19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Indiana

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.

188 total violations across 129 inspections
38 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
72
Unsafe Driving
58
Hours of Service
53
Driver Fitness
3
Other
2

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 25 states
Level 1: 27 (21%) Level 2: 53 (41%) Level 3: 49 (38%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/12/2026 KY 3 0 0
02/23/2026 IN 2 0 0
02/19/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/03/2026 IN 3 0 0
11/24/2025 KY 2 2 0
08/13/2025 IN 2 1 0
08/01/2025 IN 3 0 0
07/29/2025 IN 3 0 0
07/08/2025 MO 3 0 0
06/30/2025 IN 2 0 0
4 injury crashes
21-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
21-OCT-24 IN 0 0 0
21-MAY-24 IN 0 1 0
13-NOV-24 IN 0 1 0
12-DEC-24 IN 0 1 0
10-DEC-24 IN 0 1 0

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 MC199395
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Trisura Specialty Insurance Company $750 01/07/2026

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 26
Drivers 24
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/29/2008
MCS-150 Filed 20260316 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,886,405
Address 3701 David Howarth Drive, Lafayette, IN 47909