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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2873029 · MC-963627 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
South Bend Transfer Ltd
18 power unitsavg 5.8 yrLocal · 1 statesSOUTH BEND, IN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-963627 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
5.8Avg age (yr)
2015–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0%
Crashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.8 yr
Model years 2015–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD (USDOT 2873029) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 15, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 15, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD's USDOT number?
SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD's USDOT number is 2873029, and its motor carrier number is MC-963627.
Is SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD's safety record?
SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD's fleet?
SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD operates 18 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD based?
SOUTH BEND TRANSFER LTD is based in SOUTH BEND, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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