GK CARGO INC

USDOT 2353480 • 1449 CHASE CT, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,353,480
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9259517784
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
497,695
Physical Address
1449 CHASE CT, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 16, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-808147ACTIVEUnknownMay 19, 2021

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN362197ON FILEJan 16, 2024Jan 16, 2026

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP66403ACANCELLEDMay 18, 2021Feb 3, 2024
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP66403AREPLACEDMay 18, 2021Jan 16, 2024
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP66403AREPLACEDJan 16, 2021May 18, 2021
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP66403ANAME CHANGEDJan 16, 2021Jun 23, 2021
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary222481001REPLACEDJan 16, 2019Jan 16, 2021
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANBIPD/Primary02TRM026764-01CANCELLEDJan 16, 2018Jan 16, 2019
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 5831019REPLACEDJan 16, 2017Jan 16, 2018
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN182978REPLACEDNov 12, 2016Jan 16, 2017
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0059355REPLACEDNov 12, 2014Nov 12, 2016
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)BIPD/PrimaryCCA-0001492-01CANCELLEDNov 12, 2013Nov 12, 2014
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)BIPD/PrimaryCCA-0001492-00CANCELLEDDec 3, 2012Nov 12, 2013

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN362197BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2026Jan 16, 2026
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP66403ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 3, 2024Feb 3, 2024
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP66403ABIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2024Jan 16, 2024
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP66403ABIPD/PrimaryJun 23, 2021Jun 23, 2021
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP66403ABIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.222481001BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
CANCELBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN02TRM026764-01BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2019Jan 16, 2019
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 5831019BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2018Jan 16, 2018
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN182978BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2017Jan 16, 2017
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0059355BIPD/PrimaryNov 12, 2016Nov 12, 2016
CANCELDB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)CCA-0001492-01BIPD/PrimaryNov 12, 2014Nov 12, 2014
CANCELDB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)CCA-0001492-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 12, 2013Nov 12, 2013

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC808147CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 21, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 19, 2021
MC808147CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 20, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 9, 2019
MC808147CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 16, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 5, 2014
MC808147CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 16, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 13, 2013
MC808147MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDDec 18, 2012Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
72%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
11
Violations
15
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states11 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (15 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (15 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.36vs nat'l 1.80
-0.44 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 16, 2022KSTOW00OBERLINU36...294141GK CARGO INC

Compliance Timeline

14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 16, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 16, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 23, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 19, 2021
Authority
May 18, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 12, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 12, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary
Nov 12, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary

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Data sources & freshness

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