MT TRANSIT INC
USDOT 1226079 • 4448 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60609
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-483798 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 22, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 83 CSE S27501 | ON FILE | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2006576-10 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2012 | May 1, 2015 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2006576-10 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2012 | Jul 8, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 9160559 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BA 1960514 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP280064506 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP280064506 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 20, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 CSE S27501 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2006576-10 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2006576-10 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 9160559 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BA 1960514 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP280064506 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2005 | Nov 20, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP280064506 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC483798 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2015 |
| MC483798 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 |
| MC483798 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMMOND | I80 | ...018842 | MT TRANSIT INC |
| Oct 3, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Dolton | I94 N/B | ...027220 | MT TRANSIT INC |
| Jul 19, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Bremen Twp | I 80 EB @ I 57 SPLIT | ...058525 | MT TRANSIT INC |
| Aug 26, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH HOLLAND | 162ND ST | ...018836 | MT TRANSIT INC |
| Aug 23, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH HOLLAND | 162ND ST | ...068357 | MT TRANSIT INC |
| Jun 1, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2013 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2012 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2012 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2011 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2011 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2010 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events