CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
COAL CITY, IL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Property Broker gap · 301 days Inactive Dec 4, 2013 → reinstated Oct 1, 2014
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 394 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 152518) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): JOHN RILEY (Company officer); KAY RILEY (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Property Broker gap · 301 days — Inactive Dec 4, 2013 → reinstated Oct 1, 2014 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 394 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/152518/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.2% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 28.4% vs peer median 17.5% (worse). n=4077 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Physical street 7180 E REED ROAD → 7180 E REED RD · Jul 16, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
3 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Nov 1, 2022
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Process AgentAMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC142059ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 206 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 379 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 394 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 526 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 330 | 330 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 57 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.12% | 17.27% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is a corporation based in COAL CITY, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 152518. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 206 power units and 204 drivers, with 526 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.4%. 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.
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is a large fleet, operating 206 power units and 204 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Coal City, IL. Across 347 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.9% out-of-service rate, with 16 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with RLI INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract, common, and broker.
347 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 127% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (53) and MO (37), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
19.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (67.5% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 22 times.
The fleet comprises 206 power units (large fleet) and 204 drivers; Fontaine, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,077 ACTIVE carriers operating 103–309 power units (±50% of this carrier's 206 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Property Broker authority was inactive from Dec 4, 2013 to Oct 1, 2014 (301 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 7180 E REED ROAD 7180 E REED RDNot reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 49 | 10 | 20.4% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 37 | 7 | 18.9% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 27 | 6 | 22.2% | May 21, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 24 | 5 | 20.8% | May 13, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | May 4, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 18 | 2 | 11.1% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 10 | 3 | 30.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | May 28, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Mar 7, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 5 | 4 | 80.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Fontaine | 162 | |
| Peterbilt | 137 | |
| Kenworth | 131 | |
| Freightliner | 98 | |
| Trail King | 48 | |
| Dodge | 25 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 33 | — | 0.48 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 33 | — | 1.78 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 121 | — | 5.40 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (526 rows) View all 526 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88418632 | Jul 14, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88388647 | Jul 12, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24 | No |
| 88334994 | Jul 5, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88292075 | Jul 1, 2026 | OK | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLL, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 88250497 | Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88223492 | Jun 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 395.8 | No |
| 88195295 | Jun 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9, 393.78 | No |
| 88044407 | Jun 4, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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16 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88037327 | Jun 2, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55E-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 88036675 | Jun 2, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 87991722 | May 28, 2026 | LA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87981159 | May 28, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Wstn
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4 | 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20, 393.60C, 395.8D2-HOSF | No |
| 87948737 | May 21, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87931614 | May 20, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 87917115 | May 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87904619 | May 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 87855430 | May 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.104B-C | No |
| 87831940 | May 13, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87842626 | May 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87830158 | May 11, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87796532 | May 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87764245 | May 4, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87741501 | Apr 30, 2026 | MD | 2 | LITTLE ORLEANS MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87661213 | Apr 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87610885 | Apr 16, 2026 | AZ | 3 | TUCSON AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 2-SLLS3, 16-D, 8E-HOSPD | No |
Recent Crashes (394 rows) View all 394 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| IN0904898419 | Jan 26, 2026 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400406780 | Dec 2, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904797171 | Sep 8, 2025 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0252450103 | Sep 2, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX782FHQE101 | Aug 12, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX76X9HQE1V8 | Jun 26, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2025000526 | Mar 11, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD25S0005920 | Feb 20, 2025 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003730193 | Feb 19, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904616255 | Nov 18, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6Y4AHQE1LI | Aug 15, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6Y5CHQE1OE | Aug 14, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6XEBHQE1EJ | Jul 22, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6X0CHQE1QS | Jul 12, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003456766 | Jun 12, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2024533078 | May 29, 2024 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2024517575 | Mar 18, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6TAAHQE1UC | Feb 16, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0004121785 | Dec 11, 2023 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6O2IHQE1YP | Aug 17, 2023 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6N5EHQE14Z | Jul 25, 2023 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2023E25615 | Apr 23, 2023 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6J6CHQE1U7 | Feb 27, 2023 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6IY7HQE1BN | Feb 14, 2023 | TX | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| WV202220220A | Aug 30, 2022 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Oct 1, 2014 | MC142059-B | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 9, 2012 | MC142059-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (59 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2600781 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | LICX1209899 | 84 | — | Sep 9, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LET0010241 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LET0010241 | BIPD | — | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 30, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LET0010241 | BIPD | — | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-E4238-111597 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615996195 | SURETY | — | Sep 22, 2017 | Sep 9, 2021 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-X4238-111316 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2016 | Dec 4, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-X4238-111316 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07664202 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2209298 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2014 | Sep 22, 2017 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07664201 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07393001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2013 | May 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07393001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2013 | Jun 3, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07177501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07177501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 12, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07177501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07177501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 12, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07177501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2012 | May 2, 2013 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500924 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 45 MS NC0292 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2010 | Jan 17, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791001AR004990H | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791001AR004990G | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791001AR004990F | CARGO | — | Jul 18, 2007 | Jul 18, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791001AR004990F | CARGO | — | Jul 18, 2007 | Aug 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 30, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 9, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 8, 2021
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Nov 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
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Oct 31, 2018
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Dec 4, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
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Nov 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
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Sep 22, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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May 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 1, 2014
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Oct 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — KANKAKEE FEDERAK SAVINGS BANK
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Jun 3, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 4, 2013
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Dec 4, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 4, 2013authority gapProperty Broker authority inactive: 301 days (through Oct 1, 2014)
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May 2, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 17, 2013insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 12, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| MAMMOTH AZ | AZ | 14 | 0 |
| INDEPENDENCE MO | MO | 14 | 0 |
| QUEEN CITY MO | MO | 10 | 0 |
| COVINGTON IN | IN | 8 | 0 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 8 | 2 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 7 | 2 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 6 | 3 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 6 | 1 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 5 | 1 |
| GARY IN | IN | 5 | 4 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 61 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 10 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 8 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
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Docket MC142059
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
84 policy on file
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RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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KANKAKEE FEDERAK SAVINGS BANK
TRUST FUND policy on file
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WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY policy on file
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ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
CARGO policy on file
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WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
BOC-3 process agent · 2,554 carriers served
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526 inspections
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394 reportable crashes
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How to verify CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
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