---
title: "CRST SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION INC | DOT 1278850 | Carrier Profile"
url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/in/1278850/crst-specialized-transportation-inc
description: "CRST SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION INC is a interstate carrier based in FT WAYNE, IN. Fleet size: 570 power units, 579 drivers. DOT# 1278850, MC# 497943."
lang: en
---

Active

Interstate

# CRST SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION INC

DBA: SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION INC

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DOT #

1278850

MC #

497943

Location

FT WAYNE, IN

Power Units

570

Drivers

579

Trailers

528

Annual Miles

In full report

Entity Type

N/A

MCS-150 Date

Oct 28, 2025

## Risk Signals — CRST SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION INC

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Equipment for sale

18 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…

LOW

Financial risk

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Fraud signals

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Recent activity

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## Inspection Summary

Recent Inspections (90 Days)

70

Vehicle OOS Rate

15.7%

11 of 70

National avg ~21%

Driver OOS Rate

1.4%

1 of 70

National avg ~5%

OOS Inspections

12

Driver + Vehicle OOS

Most recent

Sep 17, 2026 · CA

Clean rate (90d)

48%

Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.

## Crash Summary

Total Crashes

459

All time

Fatalities

7

Injuries

254

Tow-Away

432

## Counterparty Reports

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## About CRST SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION INC

CRST is one of the nation's largest privately held transportation and logistics companies serving customers nationwide with a 570-unit fleet. The company offers a broad array of services including dedicated fleet solutions, full-truckload and LTL capacity, flatbed freight, high-value product specialized transportation with protective handling, final-mile delivery and installation services, and warehousing. CRST has maintained family ownership since 1955 and serves industries including furniture, appliances, high-value products, food and beverage, and retail.

#### Key Features

Transportation Services

Logistics Solutions

Dedicated Capacity Solutions

Final Mile Installations

Specialized Nationwide Padded Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)

Flatbed Freight Services

### Key Contacts 1,102 on file

By Seniority

Manager · 253

Senior · 58

Director · 51

Owner / Founder · 26

VP · 22

By Function

Fulfillment · 641

Operations · 149

HR · 50

Finance · 35

Sales · 28

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### Service Regions Active in 47 states

Top states:

CA

NM

OH

IN

AZ

Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.

### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs

5 BASICs measured

Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.

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## Operating Authority

Common Authority

Holds Active Authority(22 years)

Contract Authority

Holds Active Authority(22.1 years)

Broker Authority

Holds Active Authority(9.5 years)

### Insurance & Coverage

BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names.

## Contact Information

Physical Address

7310 INNOVATION BLVD

FT WAYNE, IN 46818

## Cargo & Operations

Cargo Carried

General Freight

### Violations by Category 474 total

Most common category

Vehicle Maintenance · 35% of violations

across 8 categories

Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time.

### Fleet Analytics 543 trucks

Top manufacturers

FREIGHTLINER

KENWORTH

INTERNATIONAL

Sample units

1FVACWD28KHKXXXXX 2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 106

3AKJHHDR1RSUXXXXX 2024 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 126

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