Sapphire INC Safety Record
DOT# 2497798 · Hammond, IN 46323 · 7083937755
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/04/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Sapphire INC (DOT# 2497798) in Hammond, Indiana has 35 inspections on record with 46 violations and a 11.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 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 · 46 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 · 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/21/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 12/11/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/05/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/18/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/06/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 06/03/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-MAY-25 | MN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11-NOV-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-DEC-25 | OH | 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 | Geico Marine Insurance Company | $750 |
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.