MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY
USDOT 1499106 • DBA: MERCANTILE TRUCKING • UPDATED ADDRESS REQUIRED, CHICAGO, IL, 60619
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-714975 | REVOKED | Mar 4, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA994559776 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WK028262 | ON FILE | Jun 28, 2010 | Mar 21, 2011 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA994559776 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA994559776 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300056300 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300056300 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300056300 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300056300 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300056300 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04220013 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA980356748 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2023 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04220013 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2021 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0032337001 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2015 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8434006 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2012 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK028262 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2010 | Feb 11, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994559776 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994559776 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994559776 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300056300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300056300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300056300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA980356748 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300056300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300056300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04220013 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04220013 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0032337001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8434006 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK028262 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2012 | Feb 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK028262 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-714975 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC714975 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2024 |
| MC714975 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2024 |
| MC714975 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2021 |
| MC714975 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2012 |
| MC714975 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC714975 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 2, 2010 | REVOKED | Mar 4, 2026 |
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
23 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (183 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 16 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 16 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 11 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 5 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.35 | Making/causing false entries | 3 | 0 | 10 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D4-HOSF | 395.8D4-HOSF | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75I1 | Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.25A1 | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.7A-MC | No proof of financial responsibility | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.65F-F | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FNS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (43 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POMEROY | CONNELL HILL RD BLK 500 | ...875650 | MERCANTILE BUSINESS COMPANY |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records