GOOD NEWS LOGISTICS CORP
USDOT 2485062 • 233 HEATHER CT, ROMEOVILLE, IL, 60446
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-860305 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 8, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT20112A | ON FILE | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0732547 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2023 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000796 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2021 | Apr 9, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 74443001 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2020 | Apr 9, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN238603 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2018 | Apr 9, 2020 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0715466 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2017 | Apr 9, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM012061-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2016 | Apr 9, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM012061-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2015 | Apr 9, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1486671 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2014 | Apr 9, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT20112A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0732547 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000796 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2023 | Apr 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 74443001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN238603 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2020 | Apr 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0715466 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2018 | Apr 9, 2018 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM012061-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2017 | Apr 9, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM012061-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2016 | Apr 9, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1486671 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2015 | Apr 9, 2015 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC860305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2020 |
| MC860305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2017 |
| MC860305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2016 |
| MC860305 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 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
8 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (19 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2018 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records