KOLOS INC
USDOT 2126973 • 8660 NARRAGANSETT AVE, MORTON GROVE, IL, 60053
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-742499 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0152600001 | ON FILE | May 22, 2020 | May 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004935605-9 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2019 | May 22, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004935605-9 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004935605-8 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2018 | May 22, 2019 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000106 01 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2018 | May 22, 2018 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000106 00 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2017 | Apr 11, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN167275 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2015 | May 15, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN167275 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2015 | Apr 11, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025637 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2014 | Apr 11, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025637 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2014 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025637 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2014 | Jun 24, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025085 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2013 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00024865 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2012 | Apr 11, 2013 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00024865 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT 00024865 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00024568 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2011 | Apr 11, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0152600001 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004935605-9 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2020 | May 22, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004935605-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004935605-8 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2019 | May 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000106 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2018 | May 22, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000106 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2018 | Apr 11, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN167275 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2017 | May 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN167275 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2017 | Apr 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025637 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2015 | Apr 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025637 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 24, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025637 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2014 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025085 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2014 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00024865 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00024865 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT 00024865 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00024568 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2012 | Apr 11, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-742499 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC742499 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2025 |
| MC742499 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2020 |
| MC742499 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2019 |
| MC742499 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2018 |
| MC742499 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2015 |
| MC742499 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 6, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC742499 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2013 |
| MC742499 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2012 |
| MC742499 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2012 |
| MC742499 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 18, 2011 | REVOKED | Apr 21, 2014 |
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
11 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 4 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 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 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (24 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
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRAMINGHAM | ELM ST @ POTTER RD | ...669533 | KOLOS INC |
| Mar 17, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WATERFORD TWP | DIXIE | — | KOLOS INC |
| May 31, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | MACK | ...MU9333 | KOLOS INC |
| May 31, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYON TWP | W I 96 | ...NH5654 | KOLOS INC |
| Mar 30, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEYDEN TWP | I-294 S/B | ...MU9333 | KOLOS INC |
| Mar 3, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF | US 20 | ...858340 | KOLOS INC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Rural Conecuh | I-65 | ...NH5654 | KOLOS INC |
| Nov 6, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I- 465 | ...MU9334 | KOLOS INC |
| Aug 7, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 4 | STATESVILLE | 77 | ...718435 | KOLOS INC |
| Feb 24, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2017 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events