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BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC

CHICAGO, IL

DBA: BRW LOGISTICS

USDOT 1454732 Active Based in CHICAGO, IL

BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC is a motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1454732. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 11 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 57.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 11 drivers, based in Chicago, IL. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 45.5% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
12
Drivers
11
Inspections
17
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
57.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
26 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC549717
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 175% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (6) and WI (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

45.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.3% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Utility, Western Star, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 57.1% vs 23.4% +33.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 9.1% vs 6.7% +2.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.42 vs 1.80 +0.62
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE
Serves 14,919 carriers
Location & Contact
4550 S PACKERS AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Phone: 7732542424
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1454732
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 187,964 mi
Safety Rating C

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 57.1% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 74,284 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
9.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,284 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
57.1%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 74,284 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +37.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 7 2 28.6% May 5, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 3 2 66.7% Jan 2, 2026
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Jan 8, 2026
Indiana (IN) 1 1 100.0% May 12, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 12
Western Star 10
Freightliner 4
Peterbilt 1
Wabash National 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87777310 May 5, 2026 IL 3 —
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1226768 · 5KJJBZDV8RLVD6780
2 392.16, 392.82A1 No
87745583 May 1, 2026 IL 3 —
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1226768 · 5KJJBZDV8RLVD6780
2 51A-SIN, 2-SLLSWZ Yes
87107203 Feb 20, 2026 IL 3 il-033---williamsville---i-55-s/b
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1226769 · 5KJJBZDVXRLVD6781
0 — No
86750705 Jan 8, 2026 IA 3 ia-i80-wb-@-303-mm
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1226768 · 5KJJBZDV8RLVD6780
6 392.16, 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLS2 No
86704027 Jan 2, 2026 WI 1 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WI 90690X · 1XPBDP9X1LD668505
5 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLL No
84710813 May 12, 2025 IN 2 LOWELL IN
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1201673 · 5KJJBZDV3RLUX0661
8 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.55E-B Yes
84622171 May 6, 2025 WI 2 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1201671 · 5KJJBZDV5RLUX0662
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
84555350 Apr 29, 2025 IL 3 I-88
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
IL P1226768 · 5KJJBZDV8RLVD6780
1 392.2LV No
83374512 Dec 9, 2024 WI 1 JANESVILLE WI
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1201672 · 5KJJBZDV7RLUX0663
3 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55C1-B Yes
83184080 Nov 14, 2024 IL 2 I-290 WB
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1201673 · 5KJJBZDV3RLUX0661
1 392.2LC No
82621259 Sep 9, 2024 IL 2 il-032---litchfield---i-55-n/b
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P998774 · 3AKJGHDVXKSKD9781
4 395.8(a)(1), 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c) Yes
82257008 Jul 29, 2024 IL 3 il-242---interstate-55
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1226768 · 5KJJBZDV8RLVD6780
0 — No
81673597 May 16, 2024 IL 1 il-i-55-n/b
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P998772 · 3AKJGBDV1KSKD9780
3 393.75(a), 393.30 Yes
79569872 Aug 31, 2023 WI 3 wi-de-forest-(vil.)
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P998776 · 3AKJGHDV3KSKD9783
2 391.15(a), 391.41(a)(1) Yes
79198016 Jul 19, 2023 MN 1 mn-st.-croix-weigh-station
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P998774 · 3AKJGHDVXKSKD9781
5 393.45(d), 393.53(b), 393.95(a) No
78678133 May 17, 2023 WI 1 KENOSHA SWEF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1179078 · 1XKTD69X0XJ786783
10 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.47(d) Yes
78649078 May 16, 2023 WI 1 KENOSHA SWEF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1179078 · 1XKTD69X0XJ786783
6 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) Yes
Recent Crashes (26 rows) View all 26 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904744961 Jun 18, 2025 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILX003601056 Oct 26, 2024 IL 0 7 Yes Yes Injury
IA2401439312 Aug 21, 2024 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0235080337 May 8, 2023 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILX002545062 Feb 21, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILX002495573 Jan 4, 2022 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
ILX002011854 Sep 10, 2020 IL 0 1 No Yes Injury
ILX001694664 Sep 30, 2019 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
ILC150264855 May 9, 2017 IL 0 2 No Yes Injury
ILX000751501 Mar 13, 2017 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MO0000066413 Feb 1, 2017 MO 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILC140193038 Jan 17, 2017 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILX000683077 Dec 16, 2016 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WI0000077411 Jun 29, 2016 WI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MO0000055393 Oct 8, 2014 MO 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILC100148856 Oct 2, 2014 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN0902193560 Feb 21, 2014 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0146015432 Feb 5, 2014 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0134044827 Jul 18, 2013 OH 0 1 No Yes Injury
IL00M2356657 Apr 16, 2013 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0008596209 Mar 21, 2013 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILU100389542 Nov 23, 2011 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
ILC100186289 Aug 25, 2011 IL 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
ILC100097887 Apr 27, 2011 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN0901543311 Dec 1, 2010 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC549717
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jun 8, 2006 MC549717-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CIL0005012228-8 BIPD/Primary Jul 13, 2019 Nov 1, 2019 REPLACED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CIL0005012228-8 BIPD/Primary Jul 13, 2019 Nov 6, 2019 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CIL0005012228-8 BIPD/Primary Apr 17, 2019 Jul 13, 2019 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CIL0005012228-8 BIPD/Primary Apr 17, 2019 Apr 17, 2019 REPLACED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CIL0005012228-8 BIPD/Primary Feb 12, 2019 Apr 17, 2019 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CIL0005012228-8 BIPD/Primary Nov 6, 2018 Feb 12, 2019 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA MR-8D133621-13-CAG BIPD/Primary Dec 15, 2013 Dec 15, 2013 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Y-840-8D133621-TIL-13 BIPD/Primary Dec 15, 2013 Nov 6, 2018 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. COA 233 01 82 BIPD/Primary Dec 15, 2010 Dec 15, 2013 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-1282R500-TIL-10 CARGO May 13, 2010 May 13, 2011 CANCELLED
AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY BAP596382100 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2008 Dec 15, 2010 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 83 MS RZ9569 CARGO May 13, 2006 May 13, 2010 REPLACED
THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY BA 8096200 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2005 Jan 1, 2008 REPLACED
THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY BA 8096200 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2005 Mar 30, 2008 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 6, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Nov 4, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Nov 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Jul 13, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jul 9, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Apr 17, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Apr 17, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Mar 28, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Feb 12, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  10. Feb 5, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Nov 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  12. Dec 16, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Dec 15, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  14. Dec 15, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  15. May 13, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  16. Dec 15, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. May 13, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Mar 30, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Mar 17, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Jan 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jun 8, 2006
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
KENOSHA SWEF WI 2 2
PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI WI 2 1
I-290 WB IL 1 0
I-88 IL 1 0
LOWELL IN IN 1 1
JANESVILLE WI WI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.47(d) Brake actuators/chambers defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.55(c)(1) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.75(a) Tires/tubes - general defects Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
383.23(a)(2) CDL - wrong class Driver Fitness 1 1
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Frequently asked questions about BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC

Is BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1454732 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC's safety rating? ▾
BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC's FMCSA safety rating is C. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC had? ▾
17 roadside inspections are on file for BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 57.1% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC based? ▾
BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4550 S PACKERS AVE, CHICAGO, Illinois 60609. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC549717). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC operate? ▾
BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC self-reports 12 power units and 11 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC had any crashes? ▾
26 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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