RESPONSIBLE FREIGHT CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 2134374 • 1300 GREENBROOK BLVD SUITE B8, HANOVER PARK, IL, 60133
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-743248 | REVOKED | Mar 20, 2013 | Mar 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA992306690 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 4135112-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 4135112-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL001259-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL001259-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL001259-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000556-001 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2012 | Mar 14, 2013 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000556-000 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2011 | Apr 11, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000556-000 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2011 | Apr 14, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA992306690 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 4135112-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 4135112-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL001259-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL001259-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL001259-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000556-001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2013 | Mar 14, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000556-000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2012 | Apr 14, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000556-000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2012 | Apr 11, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-743248 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-743248 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC743248 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2024 |
| MC743248 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 |
| MC743248 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 2, 2022 | REVOKED | Mar 25, 2025 |
| MC743248 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2012 |
| MC743248 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 14, 2011 | REVOKED | Mar 20, 2013 |
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
27 states • 72 inspections
Violation Summary (129 violations from 72 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 20 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 11 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 6 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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 (72 inspections)
Showing 50 of 72
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOMERSET TOWNSHIP | VALLEY DR | ...992975 | RESPONSIBLE FREIGHT CARRIERS LLC |
| Sep 16, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Southfield | W I 696 | ...502739 | RESPONSIBLE FREIGHT CARRIERS LLC |
| Jul 4, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTONVILLE | CST(SOUTHWEST AVIATION) | ...499311 | RESPONSIBLE FREIGHT CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 31, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ADAMS | I-24 | ...499311 | RESPONSIBLE FREIGHT CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 28, 2023 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...HT4463 | RESPONSIBLE FREIGHT CARRIERS LLC |
| Oct 24, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...996030 | RESPONSIBLE FREIGHT CARRIERS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records