FULL SPEED AHEAD INC
USDOT 2458173 • 900 NATIONAL PKWY STE 270, SCHAUMBURG, IL, 60173
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-849040 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 28, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2200569 | ON FILE | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229389 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6514468 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0164747001 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0164747001 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2021 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0095585002 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0095585001 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000173 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06236-17 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2017 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04710-17 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06236-17 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2017 | Nov 22, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04710-17 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04710-16 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS041975 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0878814 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2014 | Jan 6, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 2200569 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6514468 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229389 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0164747001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0164747001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0095585002 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0095585001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2020 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000173 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2019 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06236-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06236-17 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2017 | Nov 22, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04710-17 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04710-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04710-16 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS041975 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2016 | Jan 6, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0878814 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 6, 2015 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC849040 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2018 |
| MC849040 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2017 |
| MC849040 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2017 |
| MC849040 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2015 |
| MC849040 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2015 |
| MC849040 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 10, 2014 | — | 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
28 states • 60 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 60 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 3 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | 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:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (60 inspections)
Showing 50 of 60
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KNOXVILLE | UNKNOWN RAMP / ROAD | ...UM2080 | FULL SPEED AHEAD INC |
| Jun 22, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2018 | KY | FATAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2015 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records