SAFE LINE INC
USDOT 2475463 • 700 LAKESIDE CIRCLE DRIVE, WHEELING, IL, 60090
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-856263 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-21-4314 | ON FILE | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-21-4314 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2023 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-21-4314 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-21-4314 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2022 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA21MOT02176100 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN282901 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN216339 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2017 | Apr 11, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN216360 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2017 | Jan 25, 2021 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0714449 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2016 | Apr 11, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025858 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2015 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025647 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2015 | Apr 11, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025647 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-21-4314 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-21-4314 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-21-4314 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-21-4314 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA21MOT02176100 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN282901 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN216360 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2021 | Jan 25, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0714449 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2017 | Apr 11, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN216339 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2017 | Apr 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025858 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025647 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2015 | Apr 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025647 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC856263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2025 |
| MC856263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2024 |
| MC856263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2016 |
| MC856263 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 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
38 states • 167 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 167 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 4 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | 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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.334B-HMM | HM (Markings) - Improper display of ID number on package/container/transport vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A3 | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 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:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (167 inspections)
Showing 50 of 167
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Holbrook | I-40 @ MP-272 | ...ME8145 | SAFE LINE INC |
| Oct 5, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | EASTBOUND I-66 | ...899520 | SAFE LINE INC |
| Jun 17, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAMPA | I-275 NB (SR-93) | ...MW0408 | SAFE LINE INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 149.15 NB I35 | ...NB5692 | SAFE LINE INC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FRAMINGHAM | RTE 90 E MM 110.4 | ...NA4747 | SAFE LINE INC |
| Sep 11, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOHNSTOWN | I25 .50 MILES N OF MP 252 | ...NB5692 | SAFE LINE INC |
| Dec 17, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | PAPERMILL DR | ...NA4745 | SAFE LINE INC |
| Feb 21, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2016 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2015 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records