4K CARTAGE INC
USDOT 1689421 • 15550 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, HARVEY, IL, 60426
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-620497 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0019280 | ON FILE | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT751744-3810-101 | ON FILE | Sep 21, 2010 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0019280 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2025 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZP1490 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZP1490 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZP1490 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z82137 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751744002 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 21, 2017 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751744-3810-101 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2010 | Sep 21, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN650304 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2010 | Oct 25, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN650304 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2010 | Sep 21, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN650304 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2010 | Oct 25, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN650304 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2010 | Sep 21, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN568644 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2007 | Mar 5, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN568644 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2007 | Mar 5, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0019280 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0019280 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP1490 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP1490 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP1490 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z82137 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751744002 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2017 | Sep 21, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751744-3810-101 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751744-3810-101 | CARGO | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN650304 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2010 | Oct 25, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN650304 | CARGO | Oct 25, 2010 | Oct 25, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN650304 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2010 | Sep 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN650304 | CARGO | Sep 21, 2010 | Sep 21, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN568644 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2010 | Mar 5, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN568644 | CARGO | Mar 5, 2010 | Mar 5, 2010 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC620497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2025 |
| MC620497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2025 |
| MC620497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2023 |
| MC620497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2023 |
| MC620497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2017 |
| MC620497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2017 |
| MC620497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2010 |
| MC620497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2010 |
| MC620497 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 11, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC620497 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 11, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2019 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | May 24, 2019 |
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
5 states • 58 inspections
Violation Summary (104 violations from 58 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-IP | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (58 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MICHIGAN CITY | I-94 | ...897706 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 1, 2025 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | JOLIET | U053 | ...553820 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 20, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Saugatuck Twp | S I 196 | ...JH2614 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 26, 2023 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ELKHART | US HWY 20 | ...890568 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 8, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LA PORTE | US HIGHWAY 30 | ...FK0573 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| May 9, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOLIET TWP | E LARAWAY RD | ...HT7110 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Mar 2, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOREST PARK | I-290 | ...553820 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Dec 31, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DAYTON | I-65 | ...553820 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Nov 4, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Hartford | I 94 | ...539375 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Aug 23, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | I-65 | ...237282 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Mar 18, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDERSON | WEST 29TH | ...168243 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 4, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLOW SPRINGS | LAGRANGE RD | ...791476 | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Nov 17, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2017 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events