TRANS CARGO INC

USDOT 2536893 • 598 N EMERSON LN, HAINESVILLE, IL, 60030

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 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

2,536,893

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Illinois

Phone

3122421704

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

1,099,658

BOC-3 Agent

INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Physical Address

598 N EMERSON LN, HAINESVILLE, IL, 60030

Contact

Phone: 3122421704

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Mar 14, 2025

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-878044	ACTIVE	Unknown	Mar 7, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA994138683	ON FILE	Mar 14, 2025	Mar 14, 2026

Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	358-25-217	CANCELLED	Mar 14, 2024	Mar 14, 2025
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	358-25-217	CANCELLED	Jul 21, 2023	Mar 14, 2024
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	358-25-217	CANCELLED	Mar 14, 2023	Jul 21, 2023
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	035-825-217	REPLACED	Mar 14, 2022	Mar 14, 2023
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP	BIPD/Primary	CHL 01-04238-21	CANCELLED	Mar 14, 2021	Mar 14, 2022
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	656723001	CANCELLED	Mar 14, 2020	Mar 14, 2021
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA 0508611	REPLACED	Mar 14, 2019	Mar 14, 2020
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WN232506	CANCELLED	Mar 14, 2018	Mar 14, 2019
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA 4100248	REPLACED	Sep 5, 2017	Mar 14, 2018
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA 4100248	CANCELLED	Sep 5, 2017	Mar 15, 2018
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.	BIPD/Primary	BA0717330	CANCELLED	Sep 5, 2016	Oct 12, 2017
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.	BIPD/Primary	BA0717330	REPLACED	Sep 5, 2016	Sep 5, 2017
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA 3267263	CANCELLED	Sep 5, 2014	Sep 5, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA994138683	BIPD/Primary	Mar 14, 2026	Mar 14, 2026
CANCEL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	358-25-217	BIPD/Primary	Mar 14, 2025	Mar 14, 2025
CANCEL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	358-25-217	BIPD/Primary	Mar 14, 2024	Mar 14, 2024
CANCEL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	358-25-217	BIPD/Primary	Jul 21, 2023	Jul 21, 2023
TERM/REPL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	035-825-217	BIPD/Primary	Mar 14, 2023	Mar 14, 2023
CANCEL	COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP	CHL 01-04238-21	BIPD/Primary	Mar 14, 2022	Mar 14, 2022
CANCEL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	656723001	BIPD/Primary	Mar 14, 2021	Mar 14, 2021
TERM/REPL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA 0508611	BIPD/Primary	Mar 14, 2020	Mar 14, 2020
CANCEL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	WN232506	BIPD/Primary	Mar 14, 2019	Mar 14, 2019
TERM/CANCL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA 4100248	BIPD/Primary	Mar 15, 2018	Mar 15, 2018
TERM/REPL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA 4100248	BIPD/Primary	Mar 14, 2018	Mar 14, 2018
TERM/CANCL	OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.	BA0717330	BIPD/Primary	Oct 12, 2017	Oct 12, 2017
TERM/REPL	OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.	BA0717330	BIPD/Primary	Sep 5, 2017	Sep 5, 2017
CANCEL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA 3267263	BIPD/Primary	Sep 5, 2016	Sep 5, 2016

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC878044	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 18, 2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 7, 2025
MC878044	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 16, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 12, 2024
MC878044	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 15, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 10, 2022
MC878044	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 16, 2021	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 9, 2021
MC878044	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 15, 2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 13, 2019
MC878044	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 16, 2018	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 12, 2018
MC878044	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Aug 9, 2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Sep 6, 2016
MC878044	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Sep 11, 2014	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Hours of Service

66%

Unsafe Driving

50%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

116

25 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

26.5%

Above nat'l avg (23.4%)

Driver OOS %

11.8%

Above nat'l avg (6.7%)

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

17 states • 34 inspections

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Violation Summary (116 violations from 34 inspections)

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Violation Summary (116 violations from 34 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	8	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner	7	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	6	6	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	5	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)	395.8(e)(1)	5	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)	Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit	5	0	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)	395.3(a)(3)(i)	5	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	4	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RG	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.5(a)	Use/possession of alcohol	3	3	10	Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.128	Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers	3	3	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	3	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	2	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8	Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C	No proof of periodic inspection	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	2	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD	False record of duty status	2	0	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV	HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LBL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-F	Fuel - Dripping leak.	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3II	Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8F01	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8K2	Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2IRP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2C	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2W	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60D	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SASMD	Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS	Suspension - Deflated air suspension	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3	Cargo securement - tiedown damaged	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G	Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H4	Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
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:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)	Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7(a)	Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection	1	0	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)	Driver failed to manually add the trailer number	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)	Hood not securely fastened	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

26.5%vs nat'l 23.4%

+3.1 pts above avg

Driver OOS Rate

11.8%vs nat'l 6.7%

+5.1 pts above avg

Violations / Inspection

3.41vs nat'l 1.80

+1.61 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (34 inspections)

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Inspection History (34 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 13, 2026	87283518	EDDYVILLE	KY	Level 1	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.16-D, 392.2-SLL	No
Jan 20, 2026	86883032	SEYMOUR IN	IN	Level 1	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	12	395.8E1PC, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 393.9A-LBL	Yes
Oct 28, 2025	86187817	HOBE SOUND FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLTCD	No
Jul 24, 2025	85351965	IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE	TX	Level 2	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	14	392.2RG, 396.17C, 393.11	Yes
Jul 19, 2025	85289774	LEE FL	FL	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLEWA2	No
May 26, 2025	84795829	PICACHO AZ	AZ	Level 3	LOHR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 25, 2025	84779264	HOPE AR	AR	Level 2	LOHR CAR SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
May 22, 2025	84772440	STANTON TN	TN	Level 1	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
May 15, 2025	84709681	MENOMONIE WI	WI	Level 3	UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLEWA1	No
May 7, 2025	84620906	STANTON TN	TN	Level 1	UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Apr 23, 2025	84488914	I55 SB	IL	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 24, 2025	84206177	LUDLOW	MA	Level 3	COTTR SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.60D	No
Mar 21, 2025	84192066	COLBERT SCALES ON US69	OK	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 14, 2025	84152262	DELRAY BEACH FL	FL	Level 3	COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 6, 2025	86993411	ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 3	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 28, 2025	84023291	Roadside	US	Level 5	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 28, 2025	84023299	Roadside	US	Level 5	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 25, 2025	84028112	Roadside	IL	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	3	392.5(a)	Yes
Feb 13, 2025	83915616	LAGRANGE GA	GA	Level 1	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	16	395.24, 396.17C-PI, 392.16-D	Yes
Dec 29, 2024	83517760	IH 10	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	6	393.104F3, 393.128, 393.9	Yes
Oct 28, 2024	83021223	TERRE HAUTE IN	IN	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	5	393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A2-TAOTLM, 393.9A-LTSI	Yes
Jul 21, 2024	82189187	Roadside	AL	Level 3	UNK SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 11, 2024	82091045	CHARLESTON MO	MO	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	395.8(e)(1), 392.2	Yes
Mar 5, 2024	81069059	LOGANVILLE GA	GA	Level 3	SUN VALLEY SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.16B-DPASS	No
Dec 30, 2023	80535297	SR 91 N	FL	Level 3	COTT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Dec 21, 2023	80468134	Roadside	TN	Level 2	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 11, 2023	79917887	TWO LANE RURAL ROAD	GA	Level 3	COTT SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2, 395.30(b)(1)	No
Aug 31, 2023	79582203	01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL	IA	Level 2	COTT SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.95(a), 393.9(a), 395.8(e)(1)	Yes
Aug 22, 2023	79478904	JOPLINMO	MO	Level 1	COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER	9	395.8E-HOSPD, 393.95A1, 393.9A-LSLI	Yes
Jul 18, 2023	79206553	I-95 N	FL	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	3	395.8(e)(1), 393.9(a), 393.78	No
Jun 18, 2023	78923118	SAN SIMON PORT OF ENTRY	AZ	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	7	392.2, 392.7(a), 393.78	No
Jun 12, 2023	78877368	SR 91 N	FL	Level 3	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Jun 12, 2023	79329201	Roadside	IL	Level 2	COTTRELL OTHER	3	393.95(a), 393.78, 393.9(a)	No
May 19, 2023	78691861	C2 WEST	MO	Level 2	UNK SEMI-TRAILER	17	395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i), 393.128	Yes