GK CARGO INC
USDOT 2353480 • 1449 CHASE CT, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-808147 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 19, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN362197 | ON FILE | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 16, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP66403A | CANCELLED | May 18, 2021 | Feb 3, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP66403A | REPLACED | May 18, 2021 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP66403A | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP66403A | NAME CHANGED | Jan 16, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 222481001 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2019 | Jan 16, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM026764-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2018 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5831019 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2017 | Jan 16, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN182978 | REPLACED | Nov 12, 2016 | Jan 16, 2017 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0059355 | REPLACED | Nov 12, 2014 | Nov 12, 2016 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0001492-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2013 | Nov 12, 2014 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0001492-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2012 | Nov 12, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN362197 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP66403A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP66403A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP66403A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP66403A | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 222481001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2021 | Jan 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM026764-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2019 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5831019 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2018 | Jan 16, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN182978 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2017 | Jan 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059355 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2016 | Nov 12, 2016 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0001492-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2014 | Nov 12, 2014 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0001492-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2013 | Nov 12, 2013 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC808147 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2021 |
| MC808147 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2019 |
| MC808147 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2014 |
| MC808147 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2013 |
| MC808147 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 2012 | — | 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
6 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87052352 | KIELER WI | WI | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.45D-B | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86919142 | FORT MORGAN CO | CO | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86915224 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 86681346 | OSHKOSH WI | WI | Level 2 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 396.3A1-OAL, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 84445041 | FORT MORGAN CO | CO | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 83910456 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 81948249 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 395.3(a)(3)(i) | No |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 81337510 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 1 | VANG SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.48(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| Dec 3, 2023 | 80312418 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | IA | Level 3 | VANG SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2, 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 78426428 | I-80 | IL | Level 3 | VANGUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 78317033 | I70 | IL | Level 3 | — | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OBERLIN | U36 | ...294141 | GK CARGO INC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records