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GK CARGO INC

USDOT 2353480 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Cold Food Beverages Paper Products Based in BUFFALO GROVE, IL Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jan 16, 2026
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Cold Food, Beverages
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — GK CARGO INC (USDOT 2353480)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2353480/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132156 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +2 (4 → 6) · Jun 15, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2353480
In FMCSA records since Oct 28, 2012 (~13y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 497,695 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (925) 951-7784
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1449 CHASE CT
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2353480
In FMCSA records since Oct 28, 2012 (~13y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 497,695 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.17 vs 1.80 -0.63
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 4 0 0
Trailers 4 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 11 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 16.67% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
6
Drivers
4
Inspections
11
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

GK CARGO INC is a motor carrier based in BUFFALO GROVE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2353480. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 4 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

GK CARGO INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Buffalo Grove, IL. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (2) and CO (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 132,156 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,156 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,156 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

    • Power Units 4 6
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jun 15, 2026 Jun 15, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations
1 OOS · 25.0%
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Colorado (CO) 2 0 0.0% Jan 28, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 2 1 50.0% Jan 28, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 2 0 0.0% Feb 12, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 9
Vang 3
Great Dane 2
Utility 2
Unknown 1
Wabash National 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 7.85 8 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 6.14 6 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87052352 Feb 12, 2026 WI 2 KIELER WI
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1188993 · 4V4NC9EH5KN208711
3 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.45D-B No
86919142 Jan 28, 2026 CO 3 FORT MORGAN CO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1188993 · 4V4NC9EH5KN208711
0 — No
86915224 Jan 28, 2026 NE 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P 1091803 · 4V4NC9EH7HN952562
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
86681346 Dec 28, 2025 WI 2 OSHKOSH WI
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1296173 · 4V4NC9EJ0FN925686
2 396.3A1-OAL, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84445041 Apr 17, 2025 CO 3 FORT MORGAN CO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL 1133618 · 4V4NC9EG7EN159930
0 — No
83910456 Feb 18, 2025 NE 2 WAVERLY WEST BOUND
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P 1133618 · 4V4NC9EG7EN159930
1 393.75A3 Yes
81948249 Jun 20, 2024 IA 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXB1103 · 4V4NC9EH9SN684444
4 396.17(c), 395.3(a)(2), 392.2 No
81337510 Apr 10, 2024 NM 1 RATON PORT OF ENTRY
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1133618 · 4V4NC9EG7EN159930
2 393.48(a), 393.75(c) No
80312418 Dec 3, 2023 IA 3 ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1133618 · 4V4NC9EG7EN159930
2 395.8(e)(1), 392.2 No
78426428 Apr 23, 2023 IL 3 I-80
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1133618 · 4V4NC9EG7EN159930
0 — No
78317033 Apr 11, 2023 IL 3 I70 — 0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
KS2022E23771 Mar 16, 2022 KS 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC808147
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC808147 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 21, 2021 MC808147 NC REVOCATION NC →
Dec 18, 2012 MC808147-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0298479001 91X $750,000 Jan 16, 2026 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN362197 BIPD/Primary — Jan 16, 2024 Jan 16, 2026 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP66403A BIPD/Primary — May 18, 2021 Jan 16, 2024 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP66403A BIPD/Primary — May 18, 2021 Feb 3, 2024 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP66403A BIPD/Primary — Jan 16, 2021 Jun 23, 2021 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP66403A BIPD/Primary — Jan 16, 2021 May 18, 2021 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 222481001 BIPD/Primary — Jan 16, 2019 Jan 16, 2021 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN 02TRM026764-01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 16, 2018 Jan 16, 2019 CANCELLED
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 5831019 BIPD/Primary — Jan 16, 2017 Jan 16, 2018 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN182978 BIPD/Primary — Nov 12, 2016 Jan 16, 2017 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0059355 BIPD/Primary — Nov 12, 2014 Nov 12, 2016 REPLACED
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) CCA-0001492-01 BIPD/Primary — Nov 12, 2013 Nov 12, 2014 CANCELLED
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) CCA-0001492-00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 3, 2012 Nov 12, 2013 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 16, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 3, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Jan 16, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jun 23, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. May 19, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. May 18, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Jan 16, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jan 16, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
  9. Jan 9, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Jan 16, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Jan 16, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 12, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Nov 12, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
  14. Nov 5, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Nov 13, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Nov 12, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
  17. Dec 18, 2012
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FORT MORGAN CO CO 2 0
I70 IL 1 0
I-80 IL 1 0
WAVERLY WEST BOUND NE 1 1
RATON PORT OF ENTRY NM 1 0
KIELER WI WI 1 0
OSHKOSH WI WI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.3(a)(2) Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit Hours of Service 1 0
395.3(a)(3)(i) Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours Hours of Service 1 0
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify GK CARGO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about GK CARGO INC

Is GK CARGO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. GK CARGO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2353480 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is GK CARGO INC's safety rating? ▾
GK CARGO INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has GK CARGO INC had? ▾
11 roadside inspections are on file for GK CARGO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is GK CARGO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
GK CARGO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is GK CARGO INC based? ▾
GK CARGO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1449 CHASE CT, BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois 60089. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does GK CARGO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
GK CARGO INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does GK CARGO INC operate? ▾
GK CARGO INC self-reports 6 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has GK CARGO INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for GK CARGO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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