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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Feb 28, 2022 · Docket MC847465.

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC

USDOT 2453623 Active Based in LOUISVILLE, KY

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is a motor carrier based in LOUISVILLE, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2453623. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 16 power units and 14 drivers, with 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 57.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 14 drivers, with 4 years on FMCSA's records, based in Louisville, KY. Across 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 36.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
16
Drivers
14
Inspections
36
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
57.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
9 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (6) and TN (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

36.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.0% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 7 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Volvo, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 57.1% vs 23.4% +33.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 8.0% vs 6.7% +1.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.92 vs 1.80 +0.12
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 107,529 carriers
Location & Contact
13013 DIXIE HIGHWAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40272
Phone: 5026183441
Registration
USDOT 2453623
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 1,040,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 57.1% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 58,118 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 58,118 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
57.1%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 58,118 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +37.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kentucky (KY) 7 2 28.6% May 7, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 4 2 50.0% Jan 21, 2026
Indiana (IN) 3 1 33.3% Oct 10, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 3 2 66.7% Apr 11, 2025
Georgia (GA) 3 0 0.0% Feb 24, 2026
Ohio (OH) 2 0 0.0% Dec 9, 2024
Alabama (AL) 1 0 0.0% Jan 6, 2026
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Sep 25, 2024
Arkansas (AR) 1 1 100.0% Mar 29, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% Jul 18, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 27
Great Dane 11
Hyundai Translead 10
Stri 4
Strick Com 4
Kenworth 3
Utility 3
Recent Inspections (36 rows) View all 36 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87786833 May 7, 2026 KY 3
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLL No
87437082 Mar 29, 2026 AR 1 WEST MEMPHIS AR
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-BALAC Yes
87159299 Feb 24, 2026 GA 3 LAGRANGE GA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.3A1-HOSPD No
86870810 Jan 21, 2026 TN 1 MANCHESTER TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSIR Yes
86761002 Jan 9, 2026 GA 3 BOX SPRINGS GA
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
86713640 Jan 6, 2026 AL 3 COTTONDALE AL
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.22H2-ELDNISDT No
86275602 Nov 5, 2025 GA 3 FLOWERY BRANCH GA
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
4 395.8A, 392.2-SLLTL, 395.3A1-HOSPD No
86079772 Oct 17, 2025 KY 1 LONDON
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
8 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E Yes
86054114 Oct 10, 2025 IN 2 SEYMOUR IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
15 391.11B2-S, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.3AII Yes
85831986 Sep 18, 2025 TN 3 CHATTANOOGA TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLILC No
85831984 Sep 18, 2025 TN 3 CHATTANOOGA TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85229158 Jul 14, 2025 TN 1 ARDMORE TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47F-B Yes
84392389 Apr 11, 2025 NC 2 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75A Yes
84324995 Apr 2, 2025 IN 3 POSEYVILLE IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84164711 Mar 18, 2025 KY 2 LONDON
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84128802 Mar 12, 2025 IN 3 COLUMBUS IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83798099 Feb 5, 2025 KY 1 LONDON
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.48A No
83374364 Dec 9, 2024 OH 3 TIPP CITY OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82767242 Sep 25, 2024 IL 3 HIGHWAY
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82585779 Sep 5, 2024 NC 2 I-77 SOUTH SURRY COUNTY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75(a) Yes
82403798 Aug 16, 2024 KY 1 LONDON
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.207(c) Yes
82257296 Jul 30, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
82173582 Jul 18, 2024 MO 2 CONCORDIA MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
3 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT Yes
81900885 Jun 17, 2024 KY 3 LONDON
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81853916 Jun 12, 2024 KY 2 FRANKFORT
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0400420552 Dec 28, 2025 TN 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IN0904684881 Mar 12, 2025 IN 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IN0904337087 Aug 23, 2023 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
GA0009097919 Aug 1, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN0903443487 Sep 9, 2019 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
GA0007042050 Jan 8, 2019 GA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
KY0072189791 May 10, 2018 KY 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN0902762338 Aug 19, 2016 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
KY0071613568 May 22, 2015 KY 0 1 No Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Feb 28, 2022 MC847465 Common REVOKED Feb 28, 2022
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 3, 2022 MC847465-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 26, 2013 MC847465-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY 7809210 91X Feb 20, 2024 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0191252001 BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2022 Feb 20, 2024 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA SFT9883486 02 BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2021 Feb 20, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA TP9883486 01 BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2020 Feb 20, 2021 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 22890001 BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2018 Feb 20, 2020 CANCELLED
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY FLNCA033000007-01 BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2017 Feb 20, 2018 CANCELLED
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY FLNCA033000007-00 BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2016 Jul 5, 2016 CANCELLED
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY FLNCA033000007-00 BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2016 Feb 20, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS044436 BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2015 Feb 20, 2016 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS029335 BIPD/Primary Mar 5, 2014 Feb 20, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS029335 BIPD/Primary Feb 21, 2014 Mar 5, 2014 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS029335 BIPD/Primary Feb 21, 2014 Apr 2, 2014 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN137725 BIPD/Primary Dec 17, 2013 Feb 20, 2014 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 20, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Mar 3, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Mar 2, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Feb 28, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Feb 28, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Feb 20, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  7. Feb 20, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  8. Feb 19, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Feb 20, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Feb 20, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Feb 20, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Feb 20, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Feb 21, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Feb 20, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jul 6, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Jul 5, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Feb 22, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Feb 20, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  19. Feb 20, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Feb 20, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  21. Sep 8, 2014
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
  22. Apr 2, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  23. Mar 5, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  24. Feb 21, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Feb 20, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 9 0
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss Vehicle Maintenance 4 4
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 3 2
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.207(c) Leaf spring assembly defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.25(a) Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.25(f) Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC

Is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2453623 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's safety rating?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC had?
36 roadside inspections are on file for CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's out-of-service rate?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 57.1% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC based?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 13013 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE, Kentucky 40272. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC have valid operating authority?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC operate?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC self-reports 16 power units and 14 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC had any crashes?
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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