CONTINENTAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 2134343 • DBA: CONTINENTAL GROUP • 9219 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD CN101, HIGHLAND, IN, 46322
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-746701 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP92176A | ON FILE | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1480479 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2019 | Nov 30, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41633 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2018 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444864 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2017 | Feb 8, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444864 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1513057 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 30, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444864 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2016 | Nov 30, 2015 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444864 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444864 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 15, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444864 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2016 | Nov 30, 2017 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MMC1009558 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2015 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MPP1009558 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2014 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MPP1009558 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2014 | Nov 30, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0160900 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 11, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0160900 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2013 | Nov 30, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0119700 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0119700 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0119700 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0119700 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS018372 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN075476 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2012 | Jun 22, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN075476 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2012 | May 10, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN075476 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP92176A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1480479 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41633 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1513057 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444864 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2018 | Feb 8, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444864 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444864 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444864 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444864 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MMC1009558 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MPP1009558 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444864 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0160900 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2014 | Dec 11, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MPP1009558 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2014 | Nov 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0160900 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2014 | Nov 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0119700 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0119700 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0119700 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0119700 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2013 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS018372 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN075476 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 22, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN075476 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2012 | May 10, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN075476 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2012 | Mar 12, 2012 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC746701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2025 |
| MC746701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 |
| MC746701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2019 |
| MC746701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2016 |
| MC746701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2014 |
| MC746701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2013 |
| MC746701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2012 |
| MC746701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 29, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2012 |
| MC746701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2012 |
| MC746701 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 28, 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
11 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 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 (17 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
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARCOLA | 200N | ...442285 | CONTINENTAL GROUP |
| Mar 14, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW FLORENCE | IS 70 | ...316899 | CONTINENTAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC |
| Oct 21, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2018 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2016 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2015 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2013 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events