BASIC CARGO CO
USDOT 2393770 • 7914 BUCK TRL, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527
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-822924 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 8, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-331604-00 | ON FILE | Nov 14, 2023 | Feb 7, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-331604-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 14, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-331604-00 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02009169 | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02009169 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2009169 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2020 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN171177 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 23, 2020 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032824 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00021462 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2013 | Apr 23, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-331604-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-331604-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02009169 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-331604-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02009169 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2009169 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN171177 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2020 | Apr 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032824 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00021462 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC822924 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2024 |
| MC822924 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2024 |
| MC822924 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2023 |
| MC822924 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2023 |
| MC822924 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2015 |
| MC822924 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2014 |
| MC822924 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 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
8 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 85200995 | HOPE AR | AR | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 26, 2025 | 84780552 | HOPE AR | AR | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83561781 | ARDMORE TN | TN | Level 1 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.5B-L, 393.53B-B, 393.47E | No |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 83532285 | HOPE AR | AR | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 83214536 | ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 82987474 | DE MOTTE IN | IN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM | No |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 82057734 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 3 | FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 80963844 | US 59 QUEEN CITY | TX | Level 2 | GRDN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 79741457 | I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY | SC | Level 3 | GREAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 79730180 | Roadside | TN | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 78981337 | I-24 COFFEE COUNTY SCALES | TN | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 78841150 | I-57 | IL | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | URBANDALE | I 80 EB MM 129 | ...NC6348 | BASIC CARGO CO |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records