Polar Industrial Lubricants LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2476949 · Elkhart, IN 46514 · 5743898811
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/13/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Polar Industrial Lubricants LLC (DOT# 2476949) in Elkhart, Indiana has 26 inspections on record with 47 violations and a 11.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active 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 · 47 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 · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/04/2025 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 10/15/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 08/13/2025 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 08/12/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-DEC-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-JAN-26 | IN | 0 | 1 | 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/Excess | American International Specialty Lines Ins. | $4,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $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.