M & R Transportation LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3482539 · Merrillville, IN 46410 · 2196490076
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, M & R Transportation LLC (DOT# 3482539) in Merrillville, Indiana has 24 inspections on record with 46 violations and a 4.2% vehicle out-of-service rate. 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 · 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| 09/05/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/15/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 08/14/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 07/17/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/17/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/16/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2024 | IA | 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 | Progressive Southeastern 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.