BEACON TRANSPORT SERVICES INC
USDOT 2048138 • 1511 W HOOD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60660
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-717717 | REVOKED | Oct 9, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN078226 | ON FILE | Aug 6, 2011 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | LTO0000592 | ON FILE | Aug 6, 2010 | Sep 7, 2011 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000592 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2010 | Aug 6, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN078226 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000592 | CARGO | Sep 7, 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000592 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2011 | Aug 6, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-717717 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC717717 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 2010 | REVOKED | Oct 9, 2024 |
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
9 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | 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:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | 82315092 | BECKHAM POE | OK | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 82167581 | BUCKEYE AZ | AZ | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 81947403 | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| May 3, 2024 | 81531479 | Roadside | NM | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80331146 | CORBIN | KY | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 80137223 | MAYVIEW MO | MO | Level 1 | — | 10 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.47(e), 393.53B-B | Yes |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 79727076 | CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA EAST STN) | AR | Level 3 | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 79618686 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | IA | Level 3 | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 78415496 | HARRISONVILLE, NORTH | MO | Level 1 | — | 6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 390.21T(b) | Yes |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 78375836 | I-64 | IL | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 78276438 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION I-40 E | NC | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | CST N TOPPING AVE | ...X56913 | BEACON TRANSPORT SERVICES INC |
| Feb 10, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2014 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2011 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records