COMMONTRANS INC
USDOT 2094527 • DBA: ATS FREEWAY • 1051 EAST MAIN STREET UNIT 215, EAST DUNDEE, IL, 60118
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-730654 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1064332 | ON FILE | Jun 20, 2022 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMC3033 | ON FILE | Nov 19, 2010 | Mar 19, 2011 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF009936 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2019 | Jun 20, 2022 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08466154 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 20, 2019 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MMC1018854 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000957 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2015 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000497 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2015 | Jun 20, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000497 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2014 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000497 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2014 | Jan 20, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000397 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2013 | Jun 20, 2014 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000216 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2013 | Apr 8, 2013 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000216 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000216 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2013 | Apr 8, 2013 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000216 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2012 | Mar 5, 2013 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000216 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2012 | Dec 27, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000820-000 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2012 | Jun 16, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000820-000 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000820-000 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000820-000 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000820-000 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2011 | Feb 24, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06321301 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2011 | Nov 19, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06321301 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2011 | Oct 19, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06321301 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06321301 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2011 | May 19, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06321301 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2010 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMC3033 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 19, 2010 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMC3033 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2010 | Nov 19, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1064332 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF009936 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08466154 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MMC1018854 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000957 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000497 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2015 | Jun 20, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000497 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2015 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000497 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2015 | Jan 20, 2015 |
| NAMECHG | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMC3033 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000397 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000216 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000216 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2013 | Apr 8, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000216 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2013 | Apr 8, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000216 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2013 | Mar 5, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000216 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2012 | Dec 27, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000820-000 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2012 | Jun 16, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000820-000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000820-000 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000820-000 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2012 | Feb 24, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000820-000 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06321301 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2011 | Nov 19, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06321301 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2011 | Oct 19, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06321301 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06321301 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2011 | May 19, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06321301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMC3033 | CARGO | Mar 19, 2011 | Mar 19, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMC3033 | CARGO | Nov 19, 2010 | Nov 19, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-730654 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2022 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2016 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2015 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2015 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 29, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2014 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2013 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2012 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2012 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2012 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2012 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2011 |
| MC730654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2011 |
| MC730654 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 2, 2010 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2025 |
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
40 states • 135 inspections
Violation Summary (126 violations from latest 100 of 135 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 26 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | 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:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.22(b)(2)(ii) | Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (135 inspections)
Showing 50 of 135
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | PORTAGE | US HWY 20 | ...A62620 | COMMONTRANS INC |
| Sep 24, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUFKIN | S 2100 FIRST ST | ...746180 | COMMONTRANS INC |
| Jun 20, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUSTIN | S 12200 RESEARCH BLVD SVRD SB BLVD | ...844282 | COMMONTRANS INC |
| Mar 16, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LARAMIE | I-80 MP 293.6 | ...NL7493 | ATS FREEWAY |
| Feb 21, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Leyden Twp | I-294 N/B | ...089174 | ATS FREEWAY |
| Feb 19, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...812396 | ATS FREEWAY |
| Jan 28, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEXINGTON | LEESTOWN RD | ...JX0868 | ATS FREEWAY |
| Jan 21, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLONY | US 212 MP 3.99 | ...506720 | ATS FREEWAY |
| Jan 25, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0029 N | ...164291 | ATS FREEWAY |
| Mar 10, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2019 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2019 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2015 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2015 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events