GB CARGO INC
USDOT 2407685 • 1281 WIN HENTSCHEL BLVD S 1300, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, 47906
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA979140133 | ON FILE | May 16, 2024 | May 14, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA979140133 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00455314 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2023 | Mar 25, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00455314 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2023 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00455314 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00455314 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2020 | Nov 28, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0455314 | REPLACED | Jul 17, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3340116 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2014 | May 7, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA979140133 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2025 | May 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA979140133 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00455314 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00455314 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00455314 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00455314 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0455314 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3340116 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2015 | May 7, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-828426 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-828426 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC828426 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2025 |
| MC828426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2025 |
| MC828426 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2023 |
| MC828426 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2023 |
| MC828426 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 21, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC828426 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 21, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC828426 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 29, 2014 | REVOKED | Mar 4, 2015 |
| MC828426 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 29, 2014 | REVOKED | Mar 4, 2015 |
| MC828426 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 27, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jan 11, 2015 |
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
25 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | 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:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PIKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...897285 | GB CARGO INC |
| Oct 2, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | 69 | ...663095 | GB CARGO INC |
| Aug 25, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMLET | US HWY 30 | ...672955 | GB CARGO INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records