MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC
53-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Wanatah, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1453340
- MC
- MC549170
- Based
- Wanatah, IN
- Contact
- 2197339430 · chris1@mmsitrucking.com
What this carrier is
MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Wanatah, IN. Operating footprint: 53 power units, 45 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC549170 authority. Listed cargo classifications include construction materials and other: stone/sand.
Fleet composition on file: 13 owned trucks, 40 owned tractors, 43 owned trailers.
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: 512 motor carriers operating 53 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 222.4% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 55 | 24.73 | 222.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 9.54 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.47 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 53.43 | 46.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.53 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 53-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 1453340: 40 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 23, 2026 in MI.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 36 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 |
| Total violations | 71 (10 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 11 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 13, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with construction materials, and other: stone/sand on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
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 512 peer carriers operating 53 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 29 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 71 violations, 11 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 222.4% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 53 power units on file.
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