CARGO SPHERE INC
USDOT 1384686 • 156 BEELINE DR, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106-1602
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP65218A | ON FILE | Nov 20, 2020 | Nov 20, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | LTO0000585 | ON FILE | Jul 27, 2010 | Sep 3, 2011 |
Insurance History (42 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN229091 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2017 | Nov 20, 2020 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0715831 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2016 | Nov 20, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN176614 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN176614 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN155437 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2015 | May 19, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN155437 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2014 | Jul 20, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-01602-13 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2014 | Oct 5, 2014 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-01602-13 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2014 | Sep 19, 2014 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-01602-13 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2014 | Jul 24, 2014 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-01602-13 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2014 | May 21, 2014 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-01602-13 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2014 | Mar 23, 2014 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-01602-13 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2013 | Jan 2, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2012 | May 15, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2012 | Jun 14, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2012 | Mar 18, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2012 | Dec 18, 2012 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0506912 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2012 | Nov 29, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0700637 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2011 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8157250 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8157250 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2011 | Oct 19, 2011 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8157250 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2011 | Sep 29, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000585 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2010 | Jul 27, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP64508A | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2009 | Jul 27, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP64508A | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2009 | Jul 27, 2010 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MAC2503653 00 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 27, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MAC2503653 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2008 | Aug 26, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC2503653 00 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 27, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC2503653 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2008 | Aug 26, 2009 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 441-89-42-C57844 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 2007 | Jul 16, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01807401 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2007 | Jul 15, 2008 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 441-89-42-C57844 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2007 | Oct 6, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 493483 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2006 | Jul 15, 2007 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 128-36-55-C57844 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2006 | Jul 15, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 468393 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2005 | Jul 15, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 468393 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2005 | Nov 22, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C322041 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2005 | Jul 15, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 468393 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2005 | Dec 8, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP65218A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2022 | Nov 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN229091 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2020 | Nov 20, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0715831 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN176614 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN176614 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN155437 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2016 | May 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN155437 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-01602-13 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2014 | Oct 5, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-01602-13 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2014 | Sep 19, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-01602-13 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2014 | Jul 24, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-01602-13 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2014 | May 21, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-01602-13 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2014 | Mar 23, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-01602-13 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2014 | Jan 2, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2013 | Oct 5, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2013 | Jun 14, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2013 | May 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2013 | Mar 18, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2012 | Dec 18, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2012 | Nov 29, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0506912 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0700637 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8157250 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2011 | Oct 19, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8157250 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8157250 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2011 | Sep 29, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000585 | CARGO | Sep 3, 2011 | Sep 3, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000585 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2011 | Jul 27, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP64508A | CARGO | Jul 27, 2010 | Jul 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP64508A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2010 | Jul 27, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC2503653 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2009 | Aug 26, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC2503653 00 | CARGO | Aug 26, 2009 | Aug 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC2503653 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2009 | Jul 27, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC2503653 00 | CARGO | Jul 27, 2009 | Jul 27, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 441-89-42-C57844 | CARGO | Jul 16, 2008 | Jul 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01807401 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 15, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 441-89-42-C57844 | CARGO | Oct 6, 2007 | Oct 6, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 493483 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2007 | Jul 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 128-36-55-C57844 | CARGO | Jul 15, 2007 | Jul 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 468393 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2006 | Jul 15, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C322041 | CARGO | Jul 15, 2006 | Jul 15, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 468393 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2005 | Dec 8, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 468393 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2005 | Nov 22, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-527606 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (22 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2016 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2014 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2014 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2014 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2014 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2013 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2013 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2013 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2013 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2013 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2012 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2012 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2011 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2011 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2008 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2008 |
| MC527606 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 24, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2007 |
| MC527606 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | May 24, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2006 |
| MC527606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2005 |
| MC527606 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 1, 2005 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2007 |
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
10 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | 86084501 | WHITE GA | GA | Level 3 | VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 85811957 | WARREN IN | IN | Level 2 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 85729506 | NEW CONCORD OH | OH | Level 2 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 85706624 | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 84839138 | PELL CITY AL | AL | Level 2 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.24, 395.8A | No |
| May 15, 2025 | 84697063 | KEWANEE SCALE I-59 & I-20 WEST | MS | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 84495609 | Roadside | NC | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83964815 | MANCHESTER TN | TN | Level 1 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 80940735 | LONDON | KY | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 80444896 | CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA WEST STN) | AR | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 80411741 | CRITTENDEN CO (MARION STN) | AR | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 79144306 | LONDON | KY | Level 1 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events