BRITES TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2058918 • 1041 SHEFFIELD AVE, DYER, IN, 46311
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
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008508 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ZAULP6000100 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2014 | Dec 23, 2015 |
| MIDLAND STATES BANK | TRUST FUND | NA | ON FILE | Nov 19, 2013 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-F94208 | ON FILE | Jul 23, 2010 | Apr 8, 2011 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008707 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008706 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008705 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008704 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008703 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008703 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008703 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008702 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008701 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008700 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6004600 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6002601 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6002600 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 026TU00107 | REPLACED | Apr 28, 2011 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-F94208 | REPLACED | Jul 23, 2010 | Apr 28, 2011 |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GRANT PARK | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2008 | Nov 19, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008508 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008707 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008706 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008705 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008704 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008703 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | MIDLAND STATES BANK | NA | TRUST FUND | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008703 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008703 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008702 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008701 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008700 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6004600 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6002601 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAULP6000100 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6002600 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 026TU00107 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GRANT PARK | NONE | TRUST FUND | Nov 19, 2013 | Nov 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-F94208 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2011 | Apr 28, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-F94208 | CARGO | Apr 8, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-637646 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-637646 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC637646 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Jun 24, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC637646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 |
| MC637646 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 |
| MC637646 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Feb 25, 2014 | REVOKED | Apr 27, 2020 |
| MC637646 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC637646 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC637646 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC637646 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 31, 2008 | REVOKED | Dec 10, 2013 |
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
2 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (155 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SSLMS | Suspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d)(2) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.52(a)(1) | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (44 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARY | I 80 | ...735313 | BRITES TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 15, 2025 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | LOWELL(LAKE) | IN 2 | ...860153 | BRITES TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 1, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWELL(LAKE) | I65 SB | ...679923 | BRITES TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 4, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | W OHARE ST | ...860153 | BRITES TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 22, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DANFORTH TWP | US-45 | ...132903 | BRITES TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 7, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | South Holland | 162ND ST | ...017725 | BRITES TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 12, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Joliet Twp | I80 EASTBOUND MP 132 | ...140172 | BRITES TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 17, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events