SAFE WAY AUTO INC
USDOT 2181195 • 1859 LEEDS RD, BOLINGBROOK, IL, 60490
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA861499589 | ON FILE | Aug 11, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA996786886 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA996786886 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975840501 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2023 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8179018 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2018 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6224786 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2947306 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2016 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033239 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2015 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033239 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033057 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2015 | Sep 29, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033057 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2014 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032575 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2013 | Sep 29, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0504412 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2012 | Sep 29, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1807181 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1900-00266 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1900-00266 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2011 | May 3, 2012 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1900-00266 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2011 | May 10, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA861499589 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA996786886 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA996786886 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975840501 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8179018 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6224786 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2018 | Jan 12, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2947306 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033239 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033239 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033057 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2015 | Sep 29, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033057 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032575 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2014 | Sep 29, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0504412 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2013 | Sep 29, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1807181 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 12-1900-00266 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 12-1900-00266 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2012 | May 10, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 12-1900-00266 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2012 | May 3, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-757390 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-757390 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-757390 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-757390 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-757390 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-757390 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-757390 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (25 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC757390 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 15, 2025 | REVOKED | Oct 6, 2025 |
| MC757390 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 2, 2025 | REVOKED | Aug 5, 2025 |
| MC757390 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 22, 2023 | REVOKED | Mar 24, 2025 |
| MC757390 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 26, 2018 | REVOKED | Dec 23, 2019 |
| MC757390 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 26, 2018 | REVOKED | Dec 23, 2019 |
| MC757390 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2017 |
| MC757390 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2017 |
| MC757390 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2016 |
| MC757390 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2016 |
| MC757390 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2015 |
| MC757390 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2015 |
| MC757390 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2015 |
| MC757390 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2015 |
| MC757390 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2014 |
| MC757390 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2014 |
| MC757390 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2013 |
| MC757390 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2013 |
| MC757390 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2012 |
| MC757390 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2012 |
| MC757390 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2012 |
| MC757390 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2012 |
| MC757390 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2012 |
| MC757390 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2012 |
| MC757390 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 2011 | REVOKED | Jan 22, 2018 |
| MC757390 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 2011 | REVOKED | Jan 22, 2018 |
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
20 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (118 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| 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:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(d) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(3) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (31 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records