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Carrier profile · USDOT 611357 · MC-221046 · Updated 06/18/2026

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC

95 power unitsavg 12.6 yrMulti-region · 9 statesCHESTERTON, IN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-221046 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksreliabletrans.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
95Power units
65 observed · MCS-150
95Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(219) 926-8850Email dispatchsafety@reliabletrans.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority30 yr active
since 1995
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo39.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal11
12 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

95 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.6 yr

Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

30 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 30-yr authority, 39% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC safe to work with?

Is RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC safe to load? RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC (USDOT 611357, MC-221046) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CHESTERTON, IN, operating 95 power units and 95 drivers. Operating authority has been active 30 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 173 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 39.1% (above the 22.26% national average), with 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-18
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Frequently asked

What is RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC's USDOT number?

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC's USDOT number is 611357, and its motor carrier number is MC-221046.

Is RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-18, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC's safety record?

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC has a 39.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 173 roadside inspections, with 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC's fleet?

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC operates 95 power units and 95 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC based?

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC is based in CHESTERTON, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.

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