HORIZON TRANSPORT INC

AUTHORIZED
100 NORTH STATE ROAD 19, WAKARUSA, IN, 46573-9543|(574) 862-2161

USDOT

273286

MC Number

203246

Fleet Size

774

Total Drivers

1201

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

HORIZON TRANSPORT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in WAKARUSA, Indiana, operating 774 power units with 1201 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.5% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 22 crashes on file (3 fatal, 9 with injuries). FMCSA records show 1227 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate1.5%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate10.3%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Indiana is 11.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 44,656 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

1227

Total

58%

Driver %

Driver Inspections1227
Vehicle Inspections901
Driver OOS Rate1.5%
Vehicle OOS Rate10.3%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 30, 2025

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP — eff. Dec 2, 2013

On fileACTIVE

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

22

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes3
Injury Crashes9
Tow Crashes20

Frequently asked questions

Is HORIZON TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

Yes. HORIZON TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #273286) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is HORIZON TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

HORIZON TRANSPORT INC has 1227 inspections on file and 22 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does HORIZON TRANSPORT INC operate?

HORIZON TRANSPORT INC operates 774 power units with 1201 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does HORIZON TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?

No. HORIZON TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is HORIZON TRANSPORT INC located?

HORIZON TRANSPORT INC is based in WAKARUSA, Indiana at 100 NORTH STATE ROAD 19, 46573-9543. Phone: (574) 862-2161.

What are HORIZON TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?

HORIZON TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.5%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 10.3% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.