TUSKA INC
USDOT 1316393 • 113 IRIS ROAD, DARIEN, IL, 60561
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-551193 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 20, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN415404 | ON FILE | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | LTO0001664 | ON FILE | Feb 20, 2011 | Apr 4, 2012 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN415404 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993334289 | REPLACED | May 9, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993334289 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2025 | May 9, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN090265 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2012 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0001664 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04553202 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2010 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04553202 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2010 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04553201 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA04553201 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0046339 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0046339 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00362801 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2007 | Feb 20, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00362801 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2007 | Feb 20, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 489826 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2006 | Feb 20, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C331349 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2006 | Feb 20, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN415404 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN415404 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993334289 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993334289 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2025 | May 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN090265 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0001664 | CARGO | Apr 4, 2012 | Apr 4, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0001664 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2012 | Feb 20, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04553202 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04553202 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04553201 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2010 | Feb 20, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04553201 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2010 | Feb 20, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0046339 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0046339 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00362801 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2008 | Feb 20, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00362801 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2008 | Feb 20, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 489826 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2007 | Feb 20, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C331349 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2007 | Feb 20, 2007 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC551193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2025 |
| MC551193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC551193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2011 |
| MC551193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2010 |
| MC551193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2010 |
| MC551193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2009 |
| MC551193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2008 |
| MC551193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2007 |
| MC551193 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 27, 2006 | — | 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
7 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(b) | 393.9(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86914410 | Roadside | NC | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8 | No |
| Dec 7, 2025 | 86505654 | RICHMOND | KY | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 86425017 | PIONEER TN | TN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 85004660 | MANCHESTER TN | TN | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 83393886 | MANCHESTER TN | TN | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 82264865 | KUTTAWA | KY | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 81827059 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4 | NC | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 81795617 | I-64 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 6, 2024 | 81582701 | JANESVILLE WI | WI | Level 1 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 80049411 | MCSAP HCC I-75 MARION | FL | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 79395848 | I-24 COFFEE COUNTY SCALES | TN | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 78342935 | #13 I-65 SB LAKE | IN | Level 2 | — | 2 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HODGKINS | S SANTA FE DR | ...772154 | TUSKA INC |
| May 22, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2008 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records