SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2424011 • 1S376 SUMMIT AVENUE UNIT 2-D COURT A, OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, 60181
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-835256 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 15, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1875228 | ON FILE | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L19A5401 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A5401 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2018 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A5401 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2017 | Sep 18, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A5401 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2016 | Sep 18, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03375-15 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03375-14 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2014 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2409021 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2409021 | REPLACED | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 18, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1875228 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L19A5401 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A5401 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A5401 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2018 | Sep 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A5401 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2017 | Sep 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03375-15 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2016 | Sep 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03375-14 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2409021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2409021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC835256 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2015 |
| MC835256 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 25, 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
31 states • 235 inspections
Violation Summary (97 violations from latest 100 of 235 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A | Violating airbrake restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | 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:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (235 inspections)
Showing 50 of 235
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RP 6503 | ...756625 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 5, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...396691 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 16, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARKADELPHIA | I30W | ...412567 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 5, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HILLVIEW | KY1020 | ...784179 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 27, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RIVERDALE | HALSTED | ...290794 | Smart Trans Logistics Inc |
| Jun 25, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Riverdale | 138TH STREET | ...357520 | Smart Trans Logistics Inc |
| Jun 12, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL SHELBY | US-280 | ...756625 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 1, 2023 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL SHELBY | AL-25 | ...337121 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKAWVILLE TWP | I-64 EB | ...896926 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 7, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | NORTH KANSAS CITY | MO 9 | ...904876 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 29, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LASALLE TWP | I-80 | ...895894 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 11, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...893104 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 9, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 (FLORIDAS TURNPIKE) MM95 | ...017073 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| May 9, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAKEFIELD | MNTH 23 | ...417777 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 15, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUTLAND TWP | I-90 | ...412567 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 24, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMHERST (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...214191 | SMART TRANSPORTATION , |
| May 21, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUTLER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...184504 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Apr 13, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DIXMOOR | 143RD | ...973144 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 28, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 36 | ...529895 | SMART TRANS LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 9, 2020 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events