BERTHALET TRUCK COMPANY INC

USDOT 2436146 • 25718 S BASSWOOD RD, CHANNAHON, IL, 60410

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
2,436,146
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7736770727
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
93,600
Physical Address
25718 S BASSWOOD RD, CHANNAHON, IL, 60410
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 26.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 19.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-840043ACTIVEUnknownAug 2, 2022

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA958833963ON FILEAug 1, 2022Sep 6, 2025

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA958833963REPLACEDJun 9, 2022Aug 1, 2022
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA958833963NAME CHANGEDJun 9, 2022Sep 6, 2022
GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryXA 2042471CANCELLEDSep 12, 2013Sep 9, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA958833963BIPD/PrimarySep 6, 2025Sep 6, 2025
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA958833963BIPD/PrimarySep 6, 2022Sep 6, 2022
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA958833963BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022
CANCELGRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYXA 2042471BIPD/PrimarySep 9, 2015Sep 9, 2015

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-840043INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC840043COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 2, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 2, 2022
MC840043MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 13, 2022Unknown
MC840043MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 27, 2014REVOKEDSep 15, 2015

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
47%
Unsafe Driving
25%

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

Inspections
19
Violations
44
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.3%
Driver OOS %
26.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (44 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (44 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.15(a)Driving while disqualified4310Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.15A-NSINDriving while disqualified1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ACab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
26.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+19.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.32vs nat'l 1.80
+0.52 above avg

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

Inspection History (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
May 5, 20258460361339ILLevel 1MITS STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9No
Nov 27, 202483273168RoadsideILLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.15A-NSIN, 393.78, 393.55C1Yes
Nov 18, 202483194655I-39ILLevel 1MITS STRAIGHT TRUCK5396.17C, 393.203A, 393.75AYes
Nov 10, 202483156980I-80ILLevel 3MITS STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLS2, 392.2No
Oct 12, 202482910742RoadsideILLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 3, 202482848305I-90 E/B MP 4ILLevel 1MITS STRAIGHT TRUCK7391.15(a), 391.41(a)(1), 393.30Yes
Sep 25, 202482767023I-290ILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 15, 202482670469NAILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 27, 202482025011RoadsideILLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60(c)No
May 16, 202481657484I80 EB DURANT EXITIALevel 1MIFU STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.203(b), 393.9(a), 395.8(f)(1)No
Apr 21, 20248147182280ILLevel 1MITSUBISHI STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9(a), 390.21T(b), 393.81No
Apr 17, 202481545444I80ILLevel 3MITSUBISHI STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.11No
Mar 24, 202481216396NEW CARLISLE ININLevel 1MITSUBISHI STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LIL, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVEYes
Mar 7, 202481074405I-80W/BILLevel 3MIFU STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.15(a), 392.2, 391.41(a)Yes
Mar 3, 202481017508I-80ILLevel 3MIFU STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.15(a), 393.60(c), 392.2Yes
Dec 9, 202380357456I-80ILLevel 3MIFU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 14, 202379663417IL 2ILLevel 3MITS STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Sep 5, 202379596992US 30 EBINLevel 2MITS STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.78No
Sep 4, 202379583053I-94 WESTBOUNDILLevel 3UD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 391.15(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

12 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-042025-05
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

I-803 · 1 OOS
I-391 · 1 OOS
I-80W/B1 · 1 OOS
I-90 E/B MP 41 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 1, 2024ILINJURY02NORA TWPN STAGECOACH TRAIL RD...015684BERTHALET TRUCK COMPANY INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Sep 6, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 6, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 2, 2022
Authority
Aug 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 9, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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