Pinnacle Safety Record
DOT# 856735 · Elkhart, IN 46516 · 5742946200
Legal name: Pinnacle Transportation Systems INC
Average safety record — scored 45/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 45/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Pinnacle (DOT# 856735) in Elkhart, Indiana has 154 inspections on record with 271 violations and a 38.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. 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 · 271 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/24/2026 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | NY | 1 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | OH | 1 | 1 |
| 03/03/2026 | CO | 2 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-AUG-25 | MN | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-JUL-25 | WY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-JAN-25 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-JUN-25 | WY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-JUN-25 | MT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06-NOV-25 | IN | 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 | Obsidian 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.