CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 2106977 • 2268 LANDMEIER RD STE B, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
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-734807 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 3, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA981953795 | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | LTO0001463 | ON FILE | Jan 19, 2011 | Feb 19, 2012 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066449 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2023 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1928195 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2021 | Sep 16, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1928195 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2021 | Sep 16, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6021801 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 16, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6021800 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2019 | Sep 16, 2020 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A2230 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2018 | Sep 16, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A2230 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2018 | Oct 16, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A2230 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2017 | Sep 16, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A2230 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 16, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001128 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2015 | Sep 16, 2016 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000515 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000515 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000515 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2015 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000515 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2014 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000515 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2014 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000425 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2013 | Sep 16, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00021380 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00021380 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2012 | Jan 10, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0004879 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2012 | Sep 16, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0001463 | REPLACED | Jan 19, 2011 | Aug 16, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0001463 | CANCELLED | Jan 19, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA981953795 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066449 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1928195 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2023 | Sep 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1928195 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2021 | Sep 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6021801 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2021 | Sep 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6021800 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A2230 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A2230 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A2230 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2018 | Sep 16, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A2230 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2017 | Sep 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001128 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000515 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000515 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2015 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000515 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000515 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2015 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000515 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2015 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000425 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2014 | Sep 16, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00021380 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00021380 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2013 | Jan 10, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0004879 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2012 | Sep 16, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0001463 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2012 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0001463 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2012 | Aug 16, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0001463 | CARGO | Feb 19, 2012 | Feb 19, 2012 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC734807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 |
| MC734807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2021 |
| MC734807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2016 |
| MC734807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2015 |
| MC734807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2015 |
| MC734807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2014 |
| MC734807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2013 |
| MC734807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2012 |
| MC734807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2012 |
| MC734807 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 24, 2011 | — | 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
24 states • 46 inspections
Violation Summary (115 violations from 46 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 23 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396 | 396 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (46 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2024 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MCMILLAN TWP | M 28 | ...003222 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 18, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLAINVILLE | 84-E-813 | ...563836 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAKE DALLAS | N 5000 I 35 HWY | ...AC2169 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAFTON | IH 043 NB | ...603051 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 10, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 60 | ...697573 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 9, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP | CLINTON FRANKFORT RD | ...011617 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHOUTEAU TWP | I-270 | ...046694 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 19, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CR5700 | ...458893 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| May 27, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | US20 | ...BC7261 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 13, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 2003 N | ...FJ6448 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 4, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDINBURG | N 8300 24TH AVE | ...GW9938 | CHICAGO AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 21, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2019 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2017 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2017 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2015 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2014 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2013 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events