BRANDT CONSTRUCTION CO
USDOT 216934 • 700 4TH ST W, MILAN, IL, 61264-2725
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-233644 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 24, 2009 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 661-35-19 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MCP 2994309-00 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2001 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 661-35-19 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jan 9, 2010 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C168496883 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1997 | Apr 18, 2004 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1068496897 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C168496883 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 1809 478 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1993 | Aug 15, 1997 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM 12071271300 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 1989 | Jul 1, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 661-35-19 | CARGO | Jan 9, 2010 | Jan 9, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 661-35-19 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | C168496883 | CARGO | Apr 18, 2004 | Apr 18, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | C168496883 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1068496897 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MCP 2994309-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 1809 478 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 1997 | Aug 15, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM 12071271300 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-233644 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC233644 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2009 |
| MC233644 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2005 |
| MC233644 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2004 |
| MC233644 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 8, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC233644 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 18, 1991 | REVOKED | Oct 30, 1997 |
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
3 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87420780 | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA | IA | Level 3 | LOAK SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87401862 | EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 85470485 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 396.17C, 392.2-SLLS2, 391.41A | Yes |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 85112874 | I-74 | IL | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 79994398 | Roadside | IL | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 79982230 | US 34 | IL | Level 3 | BIG FULL TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 79596776 | US 34 | IL | Level 3 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 383.91(a), 391.41(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OXFORD TWP | S0132 | ...A38942 | BRANDT CONSTRUCTION CO |
| Oct 11, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 1999 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 1996 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 1994 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records