DILLON TRUCKING INC
DBA: DILLON TRUCKING
(812) 735-3750
mindy@dillon-trucking.com
4585 N Bicknell Rd, Bicknell IN 47512
41
tractors · all owned
37 drivers
4.2M mi/yr · ~102k per unit
HazMat
Satisfactory
FRED Score 50.0 / 100
Moderate confidence
52 yrs history · 42 roadside inspections
FMCSA Live Status
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Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 41
- Drivers · CDL
- 37 · 37
- Annual miles
- 4.2M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Registration
- Organization
- INDIVIDUAL
- FMCSA Rating
- Satisfactory (05-05-2011) · 15 yr old
- Registered
- 06-01-1974 (52 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 08-10-2026 (Biennial Update)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- James Dillon
- Officer
- MINDY DILLON
Cargo
55.6
medium risk
Metal: Sheets/Coils/Rolls
Oilfield Equipment
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Fresh Produce
Other: MOLTEN METAL
Grain/Feed/Hay
Dry Bulk
Paper Products
- High-Risk Cargo
- Oilfield Equipment, Refrigerated Food, Meat
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Too little record to tell how this motor carrier's crash rate compares with similar fleets.
Similar fleets: for-hire fleets of 20–49 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
This motor carrier 1.14×
ExcellentStrongSatisf.SatisfactoryMarginalPoorCritical
▲ Similar fleets 1.0×
Leaning Marginal. Its estimate (1.14× similar fleets) is in the Marginal range, but the record isn't strong enough to be 60% sure it is above the Marginal line (1.06×), so the grade stays Satisfactory.
Expected crashes, next 12 months
1.9 vs 1.7 for similar fleets
Likely 0–4 crashes
This motor carrier
1.9
Similar fleets
1.7
Chance of a fatal crash, next 12 months
~5%
About typical for similar fleets.
What's driving the grade
Crash history
betterworse
Leans worse, not yet proven. 5 crashes on the FMCSA record in 24 months (about 2.5 a year), including 1 with injuries; similar fleets have about 1.7 a year. The grade counts 7 crashes in its 36-month scoring window, recent ones weighted most.
Roadside inspections
betterworse
Mixed. Unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2.04× the rate expected for its inspections, but out-of-service orders 0.29× and violations 0.70×. Together they move its crash estimate -5%: roadside results weigh far less than crash history.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Injury crashes1 crash with 1 person hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Falsified logs2 false-log violations in 24 months.Ask: how hours are audited against ELD and fuel records.
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Hazmat violations3 hazmat violations.
Strengths
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.3% vs 22.3% national; driver 0.0% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
Data flags
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High speeding: 7
Track record
FMCSA record, Dec 2024 – Sep 2026
· grade scored on Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026
Crashes
5
0 fatalities · 1 injury · 0 tow-aways
Inspections
42
50% clean (no violations)
Vehicle out-of-service
8.3%
2 of 24
National avg 22.3%
Driver out-of-service
0.0%
0 of 42
National avg 6.7%
Violations
37
2 out-of-service
Inspections per quarter
With an out-of-service order
vs 11,996 peer fleets
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 0.049 | 0.027 |
| Inspections | 0.66 | 1.02 |
| Violations | 0.45 | 0.71 |
| Critical violations | 0.11 | 0.14 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: 20–49 power units, medium-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
37 violations · 24 months-
Unsafe driving No alert13 · 0 OOSSpeeding 7 · Reckless / lane 5 · Seat belt 1
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Vehicle maintenance No alert13 · 2 OOSLights 5 · Tires 2 · Other parts 6
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Hours of service No alert8 · 0 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 3 · Over hours limit 3 · False log 2
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Driver fitness No alert0
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
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Hazmat3 · 0 OOS
Out-of-service violations
“No alert” = under FMCSA's BASIC intervention threshold
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itNo violation trend data
Crashes
24 months-
Jan212026KentuckyProperty damage onlyIce road, dark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Nov252025KentuckyProperty damage onlyWet road, daylight, rain, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Jun122025IndianaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Apr32025KentuckyProperty damage onlyWet road, daylight, rain, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier.
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Oct72024IllinoisInjury · 1 person hurtDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
1 of the 5 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026Today · live FMCSA check
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- Liability (BIPD)
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$1,000,000 · Great West Casualty Coon record since Dec 3, 2022 · FMCSA minimum $1,000,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Dec 1991
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
36 months to Nov 2, 2026
- One liability insurer throughout
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's new registration system, status since Jan 4, 1990)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
25 filings and 10 authority events since 1990 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
25 filings and 10 authority events since 1990 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Dec 3, 2022Great West Casualty CoLiability · $1,000,000 · on fileFMCSA's new system
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Apr 28, 2021CANAL INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 3, 2022 · replaced by another insurer19 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2020CANAL INSURANCE CO.Liability · $750,000 · ended Apr 28, 2021 · superseded by the same policy5 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 6, 2020FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 3, 2020opened after NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 3, 2020)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 27, 2018NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 3, 2020 · cancellation notice took effect24 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2017NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Nov 27, 2018 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 6, 2017FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 29, 2017opened after WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 3, 2017)L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 6, 2015WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 3, 2017 · cancellation notice took effect31 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2014WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.Liability · $750,000 · ended May 6, 2015 · superseded by the same policy5 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 6, 2014FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 2, 2014opened after ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 3, 2014)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2013ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Dec 3, 2014 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2012AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.Liability · $750,000 · ended Dec 3, 2013 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 6, 2012FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 3, 2012opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 3, 2012)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2011NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Dec 3, 2012 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 14, 2011FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 5, 2011opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 8, 2011)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2010NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Dec 3, 2011 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)a cancellation notice effective Dec 8, 2011 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 8, 2010FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 1, 2010opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 3, 2010)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2009NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Dec 3, 2010 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 6, 2009FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 1, 2009opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 3, 2009)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2008NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · ended Dec 3, 2009 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2007HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYCargo · ended Mar 20, 2020 · cancellation notice took effect148 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2007CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.Liability · $750,000 · ended Dec 3, 2008 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2005GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 3, 2007 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Jan 3, 2008 came after the replacement; 24 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2004REDLAND INSURANCE CO.Cargo · ended Jan 4, 2006 · cancellation notice took effect13 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 3, 2004REDLAND INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 3, 2005 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Jan 4, 2006 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
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Inspections by state
- Kentucky 12
- Tennessee 11
- Indiana (HQ) 6
- Ohio 3
- South Carolina 3
- Georgia 2
- Federal inspectors 2
- Illinois 1
14% of inspections were in its home state.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (41 power units: 41 filed, 29 seen roadside in 24 months).
Crash Outlook vs Peer Fleet
crashes per year · same scale
Average peer fleet
1.7
Actual, per year in window
2.3
Projected, next 12 mo
1.9
0
1.5
3
We'd expect a typical fleet of 41 power units this active to have about 1.7 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 7 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 2.3 a year) — about 1.4× a typical fleet. Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 1.9 over the next 12. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.3× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
Fatal-crash risk: about 5% chance in the next 12 months
Modeled fatal-crash rate is about typical for similar fleets (likelihood of at least one fatal crash, from its exposure and safety profile).
Track Record Used
Crashes Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026 · inspections Oct 1, 2024 → Sep 30, 2026 · data as of Oct 29, 2026
Inside that window:
41 inspections
and 7 crashes.
The FMCSA record tables now hold 42 inspections and 5 crashes in that window — the SMS data moved after this grade was computed.
Confidence: Moderate · Z = 0.45
Satisfactory — 1.14x its class rate (cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11). Class rate 0.041 crashes per power-unit-year for a 41-unit for-hire fleet (pu20_49). Violations 0.95x (driver behaviour 2.04x, out-of-service 0.29x, all violations 0.70x; 41 inspections). Experience 1.20x: 3.6 decayed crashes against 2.5 expected over 36 months (credibility 0.45, a 3.01). 80% range 0.61–1.75x. Last change: no change since the last run.
No change since the previous weekly run.
What Drives This Score
1.00× = this motor carrier's class rate
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
Class rate
4.1 crashes per 100 power-unit-years
41 power units · 1.70 expected crashes a year
Violation relativity
0.95×
41 inspections in window
Crash experience
1.20×
3.6 decayed crashes vs 2.5 expected · credibility 0.45
Driver behaviour
Out-of-service rate
All violations
0×1× class2×+
Each sub-relativity is shrunk toward its cohort rate when the record is thin (Bühlmann credibility), so a short record reads close to 1.00×.
Relativity to class 1.14× (80% range 0.61–1.75×)
· band Marginal → displayed Satisfactory
· cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11, Critical above
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB PropertyTotal Inspections
42
Driver Insp
42
Driver OOS
0
Vehicle Insp
24
Vehicle OOS
2
| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 1.88 | |
| HOS Compliance | 5 | 0.58 | |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3.14 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (03-DEC-24 – 30-SEP-25) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.