DBA: Pinnacle
Pinnacle Transportation Systems Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Elkhart, IN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 86 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 6 | 80 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 86 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 86 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 58% | 89% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 61% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 70% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 86% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 50 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 149 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | ND | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 2 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 14
Penrouge Transport Inc
Elkhart, IN
D'Arcy Chandler · also at 6 others
Pinnacle Driveaway Inc
Elkhart, IN
D'Arcy Chandler · also at 6 others
Pinnacle Heavy Haul Inc
Elkhart, IN
D'Arcy Chandler · also at 6 others
Titan Logistics Inc
Elkhart, IN
D'Arcy Chandler · also at 6 others
Titan Transport Corp
Elkhart, IN
D'Arcy Chandler · also at 6 others
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0.80 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 7 | 0.23 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 8.12 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.09 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 38 states. Top state MI accounts for 9% of activity. Activity outside home state (IN): 92%.
+33 other states with fewer inspections
| 36 |
| 56 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2026 |
| AL |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | TX | OTHER | 6 | 1 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 39311A1CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 393130CCHVE | Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 39375A4PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 39353BB | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
+4 more
Shared phone · 8
Western Driveaway, Inc.
Elkhart, IN
Penrouge Transport Inc
Elkhart, IN
also at 7 others
Pinnacle Driveaway Inc
Elkhart, IN
also at 7 others
Pinnacle Logistics Inc
Elkhart, IN
also at 7 others
Pinnstar Inc
Elkhart, IN
also at 7 others
Quick Fleet Transport Inc
Goshen, IN
also at 7 others
Titan Logistics Inc
Elkhart, IN
also at 7 others
Titan Transport Corp
Elkhart, IN
also at 7 others