EFFICIENT MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 2119331 • 600 E HIGGINS RD #2A, 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-768993 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA0013091 | ON FILE | Apr 21, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA0013091 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA0013091 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA0013091 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2024 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0013091 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0013091 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0013091 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2023 | Jun 9, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0013091-22 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2022 | Aug 13, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0086359002 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0086359001 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF009948 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2019 | Aug 13, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF009948 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2019 | Sep 16, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WWW160140-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WWW160140-00 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2017 | Aug 13, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1487188 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2016 | Aug 16, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1487188 00 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2016 | Aug 13, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0711750 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2015 | Aug 13, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS035677 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 13, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0470513 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2013 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0470512 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0470512 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2012 | Jan 8, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0470512 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2013 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199514361 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2012 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199514361 | REPLACED | May 24, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA0013091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA0013091 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0013091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA0013091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA0013091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0013091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0013091 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2024 | Jun 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0013091-22 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0086359002 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2022 | Aug 13, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0086359001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF009948 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF009948 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160140-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160140-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1487188 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2017 | Aug 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1487188 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2017 | Aug 13, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0711750 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2016 | Aug 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS035677 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0470513 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0470512 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2013 | Aug 13, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0470512 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2013 | Jan 8, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199514361 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2012 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199514361 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0470512 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2025 |
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 |
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2024 |
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2019 |
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2017 |
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2015 |
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2014 |
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2013 |
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2012 |
| MC768993 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2012 |
| MC768993 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 31, 2012 | — | 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
30 states • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.28C-ELDAE | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to annotate the driver's ELD record to explain the applicable exemption. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 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 |
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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GROVE CITY | SR 62 | ...342963 | EFFICIENT MOTOR FR |
| Jun 23, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | US-64 | ...342121 | EFFICIENT MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| May 23, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILLBURY | RTE 90 EB MM 96.2 | ...430778 | EFFICIENT MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 11, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENLY | 1000 TRUCKSTOP RD KENL | ...342967 | EFFICIENT MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| May 26, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SR 5 NEAR 108 | ...342968 | EFFICIENT MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 10, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA401 SOUTH / GA 42 | ...342968 | EFFICIENT MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Nov 20, 2017 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2015 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events