ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
USDOT 144055 • 13475 GALT RD, STERLING, IL, 61081
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2334123C | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2334123C | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9VU93 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 1999 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9VU93 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 1999 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9VU93 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Jun 9, 1999 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9VU93 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Jun 9, 1999 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | N08020375 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1984 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | N08020375 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1980 | Aug 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2334123C | CARGO | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2334123C | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9VU93 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9VU93 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9VU93 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 1999 | Jun 9, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9VU93 | CARGO | Jun 9, 1999 | Jun 9, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N08020375 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N08020375 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC135658 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC135658 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC135658 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Dec 31, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 6, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 29, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 16, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 23, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 9, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 2, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 18, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC135658 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 11, 1977 | — | 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
2 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (42 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TROY TWP | I-80 W/B | ...945559 | ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 23, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW LENOX TWP | I-80 | ...A11862 | ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC |
| Sep 25, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH HOLLAND | I-294 S/B | ...409707 | ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 18, 2023 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | Rutland Twp | I080 | ...010273 | ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 13, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NETTLE CREEK TWP | I-80 | ...051684 | ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC |
| Dec 2, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KOUTS | SR8 | ...356959 | ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 10, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROWN POINT | US Hwy 231 | ...023754 | ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC |
| Jun 7, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAST HAZELCREST | I-294 | ...028833 | ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 31, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2016 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2012 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2012 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2011 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2010 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2006 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events