HORIZON TRANSPORT INC
- 273286
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100 NORTH STATE ROAD 19
WAKARUSA, IN 46573-9543 - 774
- 1,201
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 03/18/2026 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
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| Vehicle | 10.9 | 23.4 |
| Driver | 1.9 | 6.7 |
| Hazmat | 0.0 | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 03/18/2026 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
|---|---|---|
| Property | Yes | MC-203246 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | Yes | MC-203246 |
BASIC Status
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Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending February 27, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
1.50
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Measure | 1.53 | 1.50 | 1.62 | 1.58 | 1.52 | 1.50 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 285
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly. | 16 | 15 | 4 |
| 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit. | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.43DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle. | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 392.2SLSNC | State/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11RT | Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11S | Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.13D1-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.17B2-LDCL | Lighting - Driveaway, clearance lamp(s) missing on rear of rearmost towed vehicle. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.201A-FRWC | Frame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension - U-bolt or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.24(d) | Improper Head / Auxiliary / Fog lamp aiming | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BCMHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Hydraulic brake caliper movement exceeds 1/8‿. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BLMCBAD | Air Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s). | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.51C-BAPG | Air Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.67(c)(7) | Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others, bias ply has more than one ply exposed in the tread area or damaged plies in the sidewall. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others, radial ply has more than one ply exposed in the tread area or damaged cord in the sidewall. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TRPET | Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.76A-SB | Sleeper Berth - Does not meet dimensional requirements. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 901
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 1,257 | 1,488 | 2,233 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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