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Carrier profile · USDOT 273286 · MC-203246 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
HORIZON TRANSPORT INC
774 power unitsavg 5 yrNational · 46 statesWAKARUSA, IN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-203246 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
774Power units
733 observed · MCS-150
527Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1861 inspections.
USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal99
19 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HORIZON TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 273286) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 30, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 1,167 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 858 vehicle-level and 1,167 driver-level — across 46 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 9 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 774 power units and 1,201 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 17, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 28, 2011 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HORIZON TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
HORIZON TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 273286, and its motor carrier number is MC-203246.
Is HORIZON TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, HORIZON TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HORIZON TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
HORIZON TRANSPORT INC has a 11.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,861 roadside inspections, with 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HORIZON TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
HORIZON TRANSPORT INC operates 774 power units and 1,201 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HORIZON TRANSPORT INC based?
HORIZON TRANSPORT INC is based in WAKARUSA, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 46 states.
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