ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC

USDOT 144055 • 13475 GALT RD, STERLING, IL, 61081

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
144,055
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
Phone
8156251699
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
26
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,851,196
Physical Address
13475 GALT RD, STERLING, IL, 61081
Mailing Address
13475 GALT ROAD, STERLING, IL, 61081
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
3
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2007
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Property BrokerMC-135658DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierMC-135658ACTIVEUnknownJun 8, 2021
Common CarrierMC-135658ACTIVEUnknownJun 8, 2021

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2334123CON FILEAug 1, 2007Sep 1, 2013
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2334123CON FILEAug 1, 2007Aug 1, 2013

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGO9VU93CANCELLEDJun 9, 1999Aug 1, 2007
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9VU93CANCELLEDJun 9, 1999Aug 1, 2007
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGO9VU93REPLACEDAug 1, 1998Jun 9, 1999
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9VU93REPLACEDAug 1, 1998Jun 9, 1999
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGEBIPD/PrimaryN08020375REPLACEDJul 1, 1984Aug 1, 1998
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGECARGON08020375REPLACEDAug 1, 1980Aug 1, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2334123CCARGOSep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2334123CBIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2013Aug 1, 2013
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9VU93BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2007Aug 1, 2007
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9VU93CARGOAug 1, 2007Aug 1, 2007
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9VU93BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 1999Jun 9, 1999
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9VU93CARGOJun 9, 1999Jun 9, 1999
TERM/REPLTRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGEN08020375BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 1998Aug 1, 1998
TERM/REPLTRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGEN08020375CARGOAug 1, 1998Aug 1, 1998

Authority Action History (13 events)

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Authority Action History (13 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC135658COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC135658CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC135658PROPERTY BROKERDISMISSEDDec 31, 2002Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 10, 1999Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 6, 1983Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 2, 1982Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 29, 1981Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 16, 1981Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 23, 1981Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 9, 1981Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDApr 2, 1980Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 18, 1979Unknown
MC135658MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 11, 1977Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
42
Violations
30
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.8%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
26
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 42 of 42 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states42 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (30 violations from 42 inspections)

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Violation Summary (30 violations from 42 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general425Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
4.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.71vs nat'l 1.80
-1.09 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (42 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 24, 202687190685I-80ILLevel 1TRAO SEMI-TRAILER1393.209EYes
Nov 11, 202586298240I-80 WILLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 23, 202586149136I-80ILLevel 3EASE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 28, 202585642034RoadsideILLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 6, 202585441524I-294 NBILLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 30, 202585383070I-80ILLevel 3EAST SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 2, 20258457320180ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 25, 202584500460RoadsideILLevel 3EASTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 8, 202584352248I-80ILLevel 3TRAO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 4, 202584051756I-294ILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 28, 202584014948RoadsideILLevel 3TRAO SEMI-TRAILER3393.9, 393.78, 393.55C1No
Feb 21, 202583937704013 - COMPTON - US30 @ IL251ILLevel 3TRAO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 6, 202583816568013 - COMPTON - US30 @ IL251ILLevel 3TRAO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 27, 202482793920I-80 WBILLevel 3TRAO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 26, 202482784568VALPARAISO ININLevel 3EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 25, 202482024012021 - EAST MOLINE - I-80 W/BILLevel 1EASTON SEMI-TRAILER3393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.3(a)(1)No
Jun 21, 202482022451I-80 W/BILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 31, 202482406563RoadsideILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 29, 202482036100028 - FRANKFORT - I-80 E/BILLevel 3EASTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 29, 202481544729028 - FRANKFORT - I-80 E/BILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.22(g)No
Mar 11, 202481074812I-74ILLevel 3EASTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 28, 202481015856SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELDILLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95(a), 392.8No
Jan 12, 202480646710I-88ILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 21, 202380300635RoadsideILLevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR9396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 393.9(a)Yes
Sep 28, 202379978197I-80ILLevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 27, 202379994910I-80ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 27, 202379806432I-80ILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 25, 202379977370I-294ILLevel 3EAST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 25, 202379979865IL RTE 2ILLevel 3EASTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 18, 202379806104I280 W/BILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 15, 202379683139I-88 WILLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Sep 11, 202379683221012 - FRANKFORT - I-80 W/BILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 18, 202379994397RoadsideILLevel 1EASTMFG SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 7, 202379364353I-80ILLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 3, 202379317211SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELDILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 29, 202379282457US-30ILLevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 22, 202378956917I-80ILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 14, 202378890672012 - FRANKFORT - I-80 W/BILLevel 3EASTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 14, 202379059789I-80 W/BILLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)No
May 17, 202378646086FRANKFORT - I-80 W/BILLevel 1TRAO SEMI-TRAILER1393.55(d)(3)No
Apr 28, 202378506358US-30ILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 27, 202378468020I-80ILLevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 5.0% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
12
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 24, 2026ILINJURY01TROY TWPI-80 W/B...945559ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
Oct 23, 2025ILTOW00NEW LENOX TWPI-80...A11862ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
Sep 25, 2023ILINJURY01SOUTH HOLLANDI-294 S/B...409707ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
Aug 18, 2023ILFATAL10Rutland TwpI080...010273ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
Oct 13, 2022ILTOW00NETTLE CREEK TWPI-80...051684ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
Dec 2, 2021ININJURY01KOUTSSR8...356959ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
Aug 10, 2021INTOW00CROWN POINTUS Hwy 231...023754ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
Jun 7, 2021ILINJURY01EAST HAZELCRESTI-294...028833ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
Oct 31, 2018ILINJURY01
Feb 14, 2018ILTOW00
Jun 21, 2017ILTOW00
Jun 6, 2017INTOW00
Jun 8, 2016ININJURY01
Mar 1, 2016ILINJURY03
Mar 25, 2014ILTOW00
Mar 21, 2014ILINJURY01
Mar 1, 2013INTOW00
Jul 19, 2012INTOW00
Feb 14, 2012ILTOW00
Feb 8, 2012ILINJURY01
Jul 25, 2011WIINJURY01
Dec 10, 2010ILTOW00
Jan 14, 2010INTOW00
Jan 18, 2008ILTOW00
May 26, 2006ILTOW00

Compliance Timeline

35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 24, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 23, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 25, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 18, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in IL
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Oct 13, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 2, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 10, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 8, 2021
Authority
Jun 8, 2021
Authority
Jun 7, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 31, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 14, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 21, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 6, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 8, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 1, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Mar 25, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 21, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 19, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 14, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 25, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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