MTZ BROTHERS CORP
USDOT 2344703 • DBA: MTZ BROS • 15255 SOUTH 94TH AVE SUITE 500-#432, ORLAND PARK, IL, 60462
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-802202 | REVOKED | Nov 29, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA974041437 | ON FILE | Oct 8, 2023 | Nov 23, 2023 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 016-02-3720 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2023 | Oct 8, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 016-02-3720 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 8, 2022 | Jul 3, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP52811A | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2019 | Oct 8, 2022 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSI1569659-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 8, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008853-04 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2017 | Oct 7, 2017 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068915992 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2017 | Oct 7, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008853-03 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2016 | Oct 7, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008853-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2015 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008853-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2014 | Oct 7, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008853-01 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2014 | Nov 21, 2014 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008853-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2053408 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2013 | Oct 7, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1881423 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 7, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA974041437 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2023 | Nov 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 016-02-3720 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 8, 2023 |
| NAMECHG | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 016-02-3720 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP52811A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | DSI1569659-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2019 | Oct 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068915992 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2018 | Oct 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008853-04 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2017 | Oct 7, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008853-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2017 | Oct 7, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008853-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008853-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2015 | Oct 7, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008853-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008853-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2014 | Nov 21, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2053408 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1881423 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2013 | Oct 7, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-802202 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC802202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2023 |
| MC802202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 |
| MC802202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2019 |
| MC802202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2018 |
| MC802202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2017 |
| MC802202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2016 |
| MC802202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2015 |
| MC802202 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 16, 2012 | REVOKED | Nov 29, 2023 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2013 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Dec 16, 2013 |
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 Map
33 states • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (149 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 30 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 6 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add location description | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(5) | 395.8(f)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 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 (73 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH UNION TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0043 N | ...KH3775 | MTZ BROS CORP |
| Dec 31, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FREDONIA TWP | I69 HWY | ...KB1955 | MTZ BROS CORP |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records