ERA TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2462708 • 7001A W 60TH, CHICAGO, IL, 60638
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-851012 | REVOKED | Jun 4, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FIP10742023 | ON FILE | Feb 26, 2023 | May 29, 2024 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZF0816 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2023 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00002000 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2019 | Mar 25, 2020 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00002000 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08467912 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2018 | Feb 26, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0076424001 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2017 | Feb 26, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0076424001 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882380 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0039228 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2015 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032737 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2014 | Feb 26, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FIP10742023 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZF0816 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00002000 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2020 | Mar 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00002000 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08467912 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2019 | Feb 26, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0076424001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0076424001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882380 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2017 | Feb 26, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0039228 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032737 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2015 | Feb 26, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-851012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC851012 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 |
| MC851012 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2017 |
| MC851012 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2016 |
| MC851012 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2015 |
| MC851012 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 4, 2014 | REVOKED | Jun 4, 2024 |
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 Map
10 states • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (83 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 12 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (36 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST HAZELCREST | HALSTED ST | ...810424 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 22, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT TWP | I-94 | ...FA3532 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Worth | I-294 | ...268068 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 28, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | W 60TH ST | ...FB1233 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| May 27, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | CHICAGO | I 94 N/B LOCALS | ...920501 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 14, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JUSTICE | DRECKER RD | ...153626 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| May 19, 2022 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LAKE STATION | INTERSTATE 80 | ...966123 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 27, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADDISON | IH 041 NB | ...920457 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 11, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERLOO | MM 231 US 20 E | ...412151 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 15, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Addison Twp | I290 E/B | ...447686 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 15, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOPKINS TWP | I-88 | ...184055 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 1, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | TIBBS | ...FV6901 | ERA TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 9, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events