DELTA FREIGHT INC
USDOT 2280654 • 1381 ANTHONY ROAD, WHEELING, IL, 60090
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-825978 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 5, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9027531 | ON FILE | Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9027531 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9027531 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9027531 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9027531 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9027531 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901289354-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2023 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970152461 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970152461 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1024340-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF005234 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN220228 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882465 01 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000926 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025686 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025114 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9027531 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9027531 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9027531 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9027531 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9027531 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9027531 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289354-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970152461 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970152461 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1024340-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF005234 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN220228 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882465 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000926 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025686 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025114 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC825978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 |
| MC825978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2023 |
| MC825978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 |
| MC825978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2018 |
| MC825978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2017 |
| MC825978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2016 |
| MC825978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2015 |
| MC825978 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2014 |
| MC825978 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 4, 2013 | — | Unknown |
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
10 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
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 7, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COUNTRY CLUB HILLS | I-57 | ...253272 | DELTA FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 20, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | NC 191 BREVARD RD | ...153382 | FAB5 TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 13, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW LENOX TWP | I-355 S/B | ...170585 | DELTA FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 30, 2021 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | Mahomet Twp | I-74 | ...401083 | DELTA FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 23, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records