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Carrier profile · USDOT 856735 · MC-377933 · Updated Jul 13, 2026
PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
DBA PINNACLE
86 power unitsavg 15.9 yrNational · 34 statesELKHART, IN74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-377933 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
86Power units
69 observed · MCS-150
16Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2626 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo55.2%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
26 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 856735) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 20, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 55.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier received 111 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 67 vehicle-level and 111 driver-level — across 34 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 13, 2026.
It reports 86 power units and 80 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 20, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 18, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number?
PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number is 856735, and its motor carrier number is MC-377933.
Is PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 13, 2026, PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's safety record?
PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC has a 55.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 163 roadside inspections, with 7 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 PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's fleet?
PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC operates 86 power units and 80 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC based?
PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC is based in ELKHART, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 34 states.
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