CALDWELLS INC
93-unit tanker operator based in Morristown, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2971441
- MC
- MC42234
- Based
- Morristown, IN
- Contact
- 7657404300 · jordan@caldwells-inc.com
What this carrier is
CALDWELLS INC is a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator based in Morristown, IN. Operating footprint: 93 power units, 70 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC42234 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, livestock, grain, feed, hay, garbage, refuse, trash, chemicals, dry bulk commodities, farm supplies, and construction materials.
Fleet composition on file: 33 owned trucks, 60 owned tractors, 128 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: 133 motor carriers operating 93 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service 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 | 59 | 29.71 | 198.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 9.23 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.51 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 46.06 | 102.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.06 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 93-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2971441: 58 inspections across 5 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 27, 2026 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 40 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 |
| Total violations | 69 (13 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 12 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries . Most recent: Dec 16, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (128 trailers against 60 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 133 peer carriers operating 93 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 40 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (7 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 69 violations, 12 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 93 power units on file.
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