LUCKY TRANS INC
USDOT 1861058 • 111 BARCLAY BLVD STE 365, LINCOLNSHIRE, IL, 60069
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-762249 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 11, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0127945001 | ON FILE | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AM600-LUCKTRA-03 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AM600-LUCKTRA-03 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2018 | Oct 10, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1587527 | REPLACED | Oct 11, 2017 | Oct 10, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08591701 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 2016 | Oct 11, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8279611 | REPLACED | Oct 11, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8279611 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2014 | Oct 11, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8279611 | REPLACED | Oct 11, 2011 | Jul 31, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0127945001 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-LUCKTRA-03 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1587527 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2018 | Oct 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | AM600-LUCKTRA-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2018 | Oct 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08591701 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2017 | Oct 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8279611 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8279611 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8279611 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC762249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2017 |
| MC762249 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2016 |
| MC762249 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 18, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 76 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from 76 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 4 | 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:393.207A | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TRDL | Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209A | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 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:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 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 (76 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
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FUNKS GROVE TWP | I-55 SB | ...950678 | LUCKY TRANS INC |
| Dec 23, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELKHART | S NAPPANEE ST | ...172648 | LUCKY TRANS INC |
| Oct 19, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROTHERSVILLE | I-65 | ...337304 | LUCKY TRANS INC |
| Sep 22, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONCLOVA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...337303 | LUCKY TRANS , INC |
| Feb 2, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | I80 | ...GU2505 | LUCKY TRANS INC |
| Jul 17, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAZELWOOD | IS 270 | ...GW1395 | LUCKY TRANS INC |
| Jun 16, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Livonia | I 96 | ...172648 | LUCKY TRANS INC |
| Jan 5, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROWN POINT | I-65 | ...975635 | LUCKY TRANS INC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTHFIELD TWP | I-294 N/B | ...372004 | LUCKY TRANS INC |
| Feb 4, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 16 MM HWY 330 NB | ...142979 | LUCKY TRANS INC |
| Dec 17, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2016 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events