Family Tradition LLC
Richmond, IN
Profile data updated Aug 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
30
Power Units
30
Drivers
FMCSA since 2002 (24 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
FAMILY TRADITION LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 2002. Based in Richmond, IN, they operate a fleet of 30 power units with 23 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain and Car Hauler.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Family Tradition LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 22 | 8 | 0 | 30 |
| Trailers | 60 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Family Tradition LLC is authorized to transport the following 9 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 23
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,725,664 miles (2025)
Driver Information
30
Total Drivers
23
CDL Drivers
30
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by FAMILY TRADITION LLC
20 trucks and 27 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Wabash Vans, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 27 SEMI-TRAILER, 20 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 27 | 57% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 20 | 43% |
Trailers (27 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 27 |
| Wabash | 11 |
| Utility Trailer | 7 |
| Dorsey Tra | 2 |
| Trlr | 2 |
| Fruehauf | 1 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Trailmobil | 1 |
| Talb | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 20 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 4 |
| 53 ft | 20 |
| 48 ft | 2 |
| 52 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 23 |
Vehicle makes (14 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 12 | 26% |
| Wabash Vans | 9 | 19% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 7 | 15% |
| International | 4 | 9% |
| Freightliner | 2 | 4% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 4% |
| Transcraft | 2 | 4% |
| Wabash | 2 | 4% |
| Dorsey Tra | 2 | 4% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 2% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 2% |
| Trailmobile | 1 | 2% |
| Fruehauf | 1 | 2% |
| Talbert | 1 | 2% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP532RCP | IN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 3363780 | IN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3918545 | IN | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 2413073 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| SP971JQP | IN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3363780 | IN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| SP541PLM | UK | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 3581658 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Feb 2026 |
| 3434862 | IN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| SP116RAK | IN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 3750276 | IN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| N4M368 | KY | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| SP161PTG | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| 3319922 | IN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| SP991HPW | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| SP533RCP | IN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 3437960 | IN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | Aug 2025 |
| SP664HPW | IN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| SP549AAC | IN | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Aug 2025 |
| 3670167 | IN | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Aug 2025 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: IN (44) · UK (2) · KY (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 47)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
39
Inspections
24 months
63
Violations
Total found
13
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+1.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+15.3%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | KY | Full | 4 | 3 |
| 07/09/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 5 | 1 |
| 06/23/2026 | KY | Full | 6 | 1 |
| 06/02/2026 | KY | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 05/26/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 04/08/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 3 | 1 |
| 02/16/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/13/2026 | TN | Walk-Around | 5 | ✓ |
| 11/17/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/15/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/11/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 09/12/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 3 | 1 |
| 08/29/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/23/2025 | FL | Full | 6 | ✓ |
| 08/14/2025 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 39 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CT751808003 | $1 Million | 11/08/2023 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 349208 | 12/21/2007 | 12/21/2008 | CANCEL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 346271 | 12/21/2006 | 12/21/2007 | CANCEL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343485 | 12/21/2005 | 12/21/2006 | CANCEL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 449634 | 10/15/2004 | 12/21/2005 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 426283 | 12/21/2002 | 12/21/2003 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 377765 | 07/18/2002 | 12/21/2002 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4746922 | 06/11/2010 | 12/03/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751808-3811-111 | 11/01/2011 | 11/29/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751808003 | 10/30/2023 | 11/08/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002797 | 11/01/2019 | 11/01/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0071676001 | 11/01/2016 | 11/01/2019 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002519 | 11/01/2015 | 11/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0048751 | 11/01/2014 | 11/01/2015 | CANCEL | |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0056203 | 11/01/2013 | 11/01/2014 | CANCEL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751808-3811-111 | 11/01/2011 | 11/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP1668606 00 | 11/01/2010 | 11/01/2011 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4746922 | 06/11/2010 | 11/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751808003 | 11/01/2021 | 10/30/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 449634 | 10/03/2004 | 10/15/2004 | CANCEL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 449634 | 12/21/2003 | 10/03/2004 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | OH | HOAGLIN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/13/2026 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 08/27/2025 | IN | GREENDALE(DEARBORN), IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does FAMILY TRADITION LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, FAMILY TRADITION LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain and Car Hauler.
Is FAMILY TRADITION LLC's authority currently active?
FAMILY TRADITION LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has FAMILY TRADITION LLC been in business?
FAMILY TRADITION LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since July 2002, making their authority approximately 24 years old.
Where is FAMILY TRADITION LLC located?
FAMILY TRADITION LLC is physically located at 2190 WILLIAMSBURG PIKE, RICHMOND, IN 47374.
Roadside Inspection History 39 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
FAMILY TRADITION LLC has been inspected 39 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KY, IN, OH. Out of these, 11 inspections (about 28%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-07-09 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-23 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-02 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-26 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-04-08 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-13 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2025-11-17 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-15 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-11 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-09-12 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-29 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-23 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | — |
| 2025-08-14 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-13 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-08-13 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-18 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-09 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-03 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-05-14 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-05 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-16 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-04-14 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-08 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
48 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for FAMILY TRADITION LLC, of which 11 (23%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 8 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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