CDS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1754464 • 1815 DUMONT LN, SCHAUMBURG, IL, 60194
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-895379 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA985154448 | ON FILE | Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD | PL199526445 | ON FILE | Apr 28, 2017 | Apr 30, 2018 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229278 | CANCELLED | Aug 8, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229278 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 |
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229278 | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 |
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229278 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN351013 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2023 | May 20, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN351013 | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2023 | Apr 24, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9041569 | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2022 | Apr 24, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN286734 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2021 | Apr 24, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN286734 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2021 | May 27, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN261921 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2019 | Apr 5, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7558474 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2018 | Apr 24, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985154448 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229278 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229278 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229278 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229278 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN351013 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN351013 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9041569 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2023 | Apr 24, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN286734 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN286734 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2022 | Apr 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN261921 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7558474 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2019 | Apr 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199526445 | BIPD | Apr 30, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC895379 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2025 |
| MC895379 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2024 |
| MC895379 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2024 |
| MC895379 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 5, 2017 | — | Unknown |
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
12 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (27 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 80 E NEAR 217 MM | — | CDS TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 2, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLTON | 34.065429 / -117.313867 | ...279705 | CDS TRANSPORT INC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records