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Active carrier authority since 2026 · no insurance on file · 8 prior revocations — Not rated

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
Not rated

Insurance lapsed — none on file

Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
Interstate
Active for
3 months
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 2026-10-01
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Oct 18, 2005
Inspections · 24 mo
114
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
9
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle50.0% out-of-service · 70 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Worse than the national average
Driver1.8% out-of-service · 114 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 4 months covered

    ✗ No active filing on record

    ⚠ Uninsured since Jul 2026 (100 days and counting)

  • 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
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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. It has no Trust Score grade while it has no insurance on file. They've held active authority 3 months.

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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