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Active carrier authority since 2026 · no insurance on file · 8 prior revocations — Grade F

PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC

DBA PINNACLE · DOT 00856735 · MC# 377933 · ELKHART, IN

Formerly PINNACLE

Contact
+1 (574) 294-6200darcy.chandler@pinnacletransport.com
MOTUSFMCSA
FF Trust Score
F
0 / 100

Poor — serious red flags, not recommended

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Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
Interstate
Active for
1 month
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
86
Drivers
80
Fleet size
P
Ownership & Leadership
D'ARCY CHANDLEROwnerMOTUS
PRESIDENT
MARK HERMAN
OFFICER
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-08-10
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Oct 18, 2005
Inspections · 24 mo
112
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
8
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle54.4% out-of-service · 68 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Worse than the national average
Driver1.8% out-of-service · 112 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($1,000,000) — 2 years of 2 years 2 months covered

    ✗ No active filing on record

  • Reinstated

    Carrier authority

    Jul 21, 2026Archive

  • Involuntary Suspension

    Carrier authority

    Jul 3, 2026Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice

    effective 07/01/2026

    Jun 1, 2026MOTUS

  • Reinstated

    Common carrier authority

    Nov 16, 2015Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Aug 10, 2015Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 08/10/2015

    Jul 6, 2015Archive

  • Reinstated

    Common carrier authority

    Aug 23, 2012Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 08/08/2012

    Jul 6, 2012Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 12/27/2011

    Nov 21, 2011Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

1-6 months in business

5/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

No active insurance — lapsed or never filed (legally required for carriers)

-15/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

8 revocation(s), most recent within 6 months

-5/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a below-average vehicle out-of-service rate; a crash-free 24 months.

5/10

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Frequently Asked

Does PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC have active FMCSA authority?

PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC (DOT 00856735) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is F (0/100). They've held active authority 1 month.

What is their insurance status?

No active insurance is on file for PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC. Motor carriers are required to maintain BIPD coverage to operate.

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