HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2533966 • 580 S WOLF RD, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,533,966
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8472585105
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
115
Drivers (MCS-150)
115
MCS-150 Mileage
8,500,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
580 S WOLF RD, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
Contact
Phone: 8472585105
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
2 total fatalities. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 8, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2600569 | ON FILE | May 8, 2022 | May 8, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1062389 | REPLACED | May 8, 2021 | May 8, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883254 02 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883254 01 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2019 | May 8, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45004 00 | REPLACED | May 8, 2018 | May 8, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06918-17 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2018 | May 8, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06918-17 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2017 | Apr 5, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN199267 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2016 | May 8, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3251667 | REPLACED | Aug 25, 2014 | Aug 25, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2600569 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2024 | May 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062389 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2022 | May 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883254 02 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2021 | May 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883254 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45004 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2019 | May 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06918-17 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2018 | May 8, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06918-17 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN199267 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2017 | May 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3251667 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2016 | Aug 25, 2016 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC880891 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2024 |
| MC880891 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2024 |
| MC880891 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC880891 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2021 |
| MC880891 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2020 |
| MC880891 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2017 |
| MC880891 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 2014 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
43%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
382
Violations
65
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
115
Drivers (MCS-150)
115
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
13
Sep
12
Oct
12
Nov
18
Dec
11
Jan
17
Feb
13
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 382 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
35 states • 382 inspections
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Violation Summary (65 violations from latest 100 of 382 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC | 390.21TC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.32B | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-MCSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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.
Vehicle OOS Rate
6.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.65vs nat'l 1.80
-1.15 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (382 inspections)
Showing 50 of 382
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
307 total · 10.7% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
RAINBOW IF19 · 7 OOS
SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY15 · 1 OOS
LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY13 · 2 OOS
KANAB UT11 · 1 OOS
033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B9 · 1 OOS
ST. GEORGE UT8 · 1 OOS
DESERT HILLS IF6 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance134 · 54 OOS
Unsafe Driving100 · 2 OOS
Hours of Service51 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness5 · 4 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
4
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
25
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | 65 | ...176942 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 31, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-5 SB | ...615093 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 22, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DOWNERS GROVE TWP | I-88 | ...615068 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 22, 2025 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSON | LAKE MEAD PKWY | ...671816 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 3, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGMAN | US93 at MP 64 | ...674746 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 5, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | INTERSTATE 70 EB 103MM | ...622620 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 6, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | OLYMPIC BL/20ft S HOOPER AV | ...615093 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 4, 2025 | CA | FATAL | 2 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT10 WB/.3m W WASHINGTON ST | ...VV4925 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 11, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST LOUIS | IS 44 | ...312964 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 14, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANOE CREEK TWP | I-88 | ...232502 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 5, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.727817/-115.828261 | ...615096 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 18, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-80 | ...630678 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 13, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY | I40 SB OFF RAMP | ...300265 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 16, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...102044 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 6, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Northern Ave @ Cotton Ln (E) | ...666706 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 1, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.168592/ -117.109481 | ...VS8393 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 10, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST LAFAYETTE | US 231 | ...377841 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 26, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LADOGA | SR 234 | ...291542 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 17, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 311 | ...300264 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT PLEASANT | IH 041 NB | ...410942 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 1, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.957023/-116.660373 | ...622619 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 26, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M281 | ...312964 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 16, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONTARIO | RT60/50FT W OF MILLIKEN AV | ...250348 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 4, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT15 NB/1.3m N SANTA FE RD | ...410941 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 5, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I- 80 | ...305807 | HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 8, 2024
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