BTA LINES INC
USDOT 2134385 • 811 E KIMBER LN, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60005
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-851734 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 7, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-831758-00 | ON FILE | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-831758-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-831758-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2023 | May 29, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1062968 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2021 | Aug 25, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5957183 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5957183 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2017 | Jun 5, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA05957183 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2017 | Mar 10, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN163572 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 10, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1227826 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2015 | Mar 10, 2016 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0919514 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2014 | Mar 10, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-831758-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-831758-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062968 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-831758-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5957183 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5957183 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2017 | Jun 5, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN163572 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2017 | Mar 10, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA05957183 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2017 | Mar 10, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1227826 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0919514 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2015 | Mar 10, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-851734 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC851734 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2024 |
| MC851734 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2023 |
| MC851734 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2022 |
| MC851734 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 2, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC851734 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2017 |
| MC851734 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2017 |
| MC851734 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 |
| MC851734 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2015 |
| MC851734 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 2014 | REVOKED | Sep 20, 2017 |
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
5 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87456378 | CAIRO OH | OH | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 86848897 | WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | Level 1 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-LRLMWR, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 86435185 | RICHMOND IN | IN | Level 2 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| May 28, 2025 | 84831641 | JANESVILLE WI | WI | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 2, 2024 | 81551824 | JANESVILLE WI | WI | Level 1 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 81402476 | ROBERTS WI | WI | Level 1 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.11A1-LIL, 393.45D-B, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | No |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 79598985 | Roadside | WI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 79172911 | RT 75 | IL | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records