EMKO INC
USDOT 2539469 • 100 TOWER DR SUITE 205, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527
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-883365 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 17, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6517697 | ON FILE | Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1024313-01 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2023 |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1024313-00 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2021 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883099 03 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2020 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883099 02 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883099 01 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 19, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A3629 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2017 | Sep 19, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3285829 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2014 | Sep 19, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6517697 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1024313-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1024313-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9883099 03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2021 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9883099 02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2020 | Sep 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9883099 01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A3629 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3285829 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2017 | Sep 19, 2017 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC883365 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2025 |
| MC883365 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2021 |
| MC883365 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2020 |
| MC883365 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2019 |
| MC883365 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 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
29 states • 100 inspections
Violation Summary (124 violations from 100 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 8 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | 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:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VSP | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBTP | Tires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (100 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CONWAY | I40 | ...LM6799 | EMKO INC |
| Jul 18, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HANOVER | INTERSTATE 95 AT 0.80M S OF KINGS DOMINION BLVD | ...021765 | EMKO INC |
| May 7, 2025 | MD | FATAL | 1 | 0 | WEST FRIENDSHIP | 10.27 FEET SOUTH OF MILE POINT 9.760 ON US 40 - BA | ...025732 | EMKO INC |
| Jan 20, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DONEGAL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0040 E | ...043637 | EMKO INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | STRONGSVILLE | IR 80 | ...NG3261 | EMKO INC |
| Dec 29, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DURHAM | 40 | ...JX0822 | EMKO INC |
| Feb 20, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BALTO NATIONAL PIKE | ...JX0822 | EMKO INC |
| Dec 6, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DECATUR | E 650 N | ...LR0561 | EMKO INC |
| May 30, 2022 | IA | FATAL | 3 | 0 | WATERLOO | HAMMOND AVE AND EAST SHAULIS R | ...GU1376 | EMKO INC |
| Mar 31, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 485 | ...HY7896 | EMKO INC |
| Dec 27, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED (LAKE WALE | HWY 60 E | ...GU0219 | EMKO INC |
| Feb 3, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORESTES | Orestes Rd | ...FH2975 | EMKO INC |
| Sep 11, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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