UNITED CARTAGE INC
USDOT 2199923 • 9333 S 81ST CT, HICKORY HILLS, IL, 60457
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-763344 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 16, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P100480-00 | ON FILE | Oct 21, 2019 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | FBCAT0234100 | ON FILE | Nov 22, 2012 | Dec 30, 2015 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0410001 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2018 | Nov 22, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0410001 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2018 | Oct 21, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0410000 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2017 | Nov 22, 2018 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068832652 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2015 | Nov 22, 2017 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0234100 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2012 | Dec 30, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06957101 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2011 | Nov 22, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06957101 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06957101 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2011 | Nov 22, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100480-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0410001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2019 | Nov 22, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0410001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0410000 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2018 | Nov 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068832652 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2017 | Nov 22, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0234100 | CARGO | Dec 30, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0234100 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06957101 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06957101 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06957101 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2011 | Nov 22, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-763344 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC763344 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2018 |
| MC763344 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2017 |
| MC763344 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 8, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC763344 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 14, 2011 | REVOKED | Jan 5, 2016 |
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
1 state • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.600(c) | Emergency response information not available | 2 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| 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:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 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 (13 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | 84051810 | I-55 | IL | Level 3 | IO30 SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82705528 | I-88 W | IL | Level 2 | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 82705266 | I-88 EB | IL | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.17(c), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 82558247 | TOLLWAY | IL | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 13, 2024 | 82035593 | 88WB | IL | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 80267442 | I-88 E/B | IL | Level 2 | POLAR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Nov 21, 2023 | 80288652 | I-355 | IL | Level 2 | POLAR TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 79982474 | T03 | IL | Level 2 | POLAR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 79994454 | I-355 SB | IL | Level 2 | POLAR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 107.620(b) | No |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 79805954 | T03 | IL | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.45(d), 393.95(a), 172.600(c) | No |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 79982459 | T03 | IL | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 172.600(c), 393.9(a), 396.17(c) | No |
| Sep 17, 2023 | 79981579 | I-290 | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 79456711 | 88EB | IL | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | INDIANAPOLIS BLVD | ...FP7127 | UNITED CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 25, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | Columbia Ave | ...231949 | UNITED CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 9, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records