FAMILY TRADITION LLC
30-unit auto hauler based in Richmond, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1042419
- MC
- MC436960
- Based
- Richmond, IN
- Contact
- 7659667656 · family.traditions@aol.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, garbage, refuse, trash, dry bulk commodities, beverages, paper products, and construction materials, FAMILY TRADITION LLC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Richmond, IN. 30 power units, 30 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC436960 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 18, 2013).
Fleet composition on file: 22 owned tractors, 60 owned trailers, 8 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,913 motor carriers operating 30 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 32 | 21.50 | 148.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 | 9.65 | 93.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.40 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 54.36 | 88.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.66 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 30-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1042419: 66 inspections across 13 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in KY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 25 |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 |
| Total violations | 88 (18 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 4 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 16, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (60 trailers against 30 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,913 peer carriers operating 30 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 44 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 8 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 88 violations, 4 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running over-the-road lanes with 30 power units on file.
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