18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2009671 • 700 N ROHLWING RD, ITASCA, IL, 60143-1347
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-708570 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 27, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005001 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | XA 2982489 | ON FILE | Mar 23, 2011 | Mar 23, 2016 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005001-01 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005001 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 18, 2026 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000253 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L19A1015 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000172 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WWW160049-00 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN187950 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2016 | Feb 6, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN187950 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN187950 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 23, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN187950 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2982489 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2011 | Mar 23, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4618323 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2010 | Mar 23, 2011 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 4618323 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2010 | Mar 23, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2026 | Jan 18, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005001-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000253 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L19A1015 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000172 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160049-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN187950 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2017 | Feb 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN187950 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN187950 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN187950 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2982489 | CARGO | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2982489 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4618323 | CARGO | Mar 23, 2011 | Mar 23, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4618323 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2011 | Mar 23, 2011 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC708570 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2018 |
| MC708570 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2016 |
| MC708570 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2016 |
| MC708570 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 2010 | — | 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
34 states • 203 inspections
Violation Summary (143 violations from latest 100 of 203 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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-MCSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (203 inspections)
Showing 50 of 203
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LaFayette Twp | 190B | ...903255 | 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 17, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | I 65 | ...969456 | 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 16, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-94 N/B LOCALS | ...969456 | 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LOMBARD | NORTH AVE | ...GV6051 | 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 1, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRIDGEWATER TWP | I-287 | ...897776 | 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 22, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARKSVILLE | I-24 | ...903255 | 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 4 | Mason Twp | I-57 | ...206470 | 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 14, 2021 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NORTH RIDGEVILLE | IR 80 | ...206472 | 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC, |
| Oct 20, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2017 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events