Carrier profile · USDOT 253130 · MC174379 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Waffco Inc

DBA Waffco Heavy Duty Towing Inc · Lake Station, IN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1984
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsDisabled Trucks TRLR
19
Power units
10
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
166K
Annual miles
41 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC174379
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Mar 15, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
19
Power units
19
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
12
Trailers owned
10
Drivers
10
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsDisabled Trucks TRLR
Annual mileage
165,949 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
253130
MC / docket
MC-174379
Legal name
Waffco Inc
DBA
Waffco Heavy Duty Towing Inc
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 23, 1984
Last MCS-150
Dec 6, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
10 (10)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Waffco Inc's USDOT number?

Waffco Inc's USDOT number is 253130 and its docket number is MC174379.

Is Waffco Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Waffco Inc's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Waffco Inc's fleet?

19 power units and 10 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 6, 2025.

What insurance does Waffco Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Waffco Inc located?

Waffco Inc is located at 2350 Pike St, Lake Station, IN, 46405-1182. Phone: (219) 962-4194.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.