DOLPHINS TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 2544585 • 10S225 KAYE LN, WILLOWBROOK, IL, 60527

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
2,544,585
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6307163311
Power Units (MCS-150)
31
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
MCS-150 Mileage
11,520,000
Physical Address
10S225 KAYE LN, WILLOWBROOK, IL, 60527
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 31, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-885668ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA974347622ON FILEDec 31, 2024Mar 17, 2026

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA974347622REPLACEDOct 21, 2023Dec 31, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN180426REPLACEDOct 21, 2015Oct 21, 2023
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3335893REPLACEDOct 21, 2014Oct 21, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA974347622BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2026Mar 17, 2026
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA974347622BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2024
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN180426BIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2023Oct 21, 2023
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 3335893BIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2015Oct 21, 2015

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC885668MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 28, 2014Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
5%

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

Inspections
62
Violations
66
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.9%
Driver OOS %
4.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
31
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4
Jan
6
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
5
Sep
7
Oct
5
Nov
8
Dec
7
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 62 of 62 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

25 states62 inspections

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Violation Summary (66 violations from 62 inspections)

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Violation Summary (66 violations from 62 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS307Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16B-CPASSFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.06vs nat'l 1.80
-0.74 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 (62 inspections)

Showing 50 of 62

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Inspection History (62 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 18, 202687342322FULTON SCALE US 78 EASTMSLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 3, 202686971994DARIEN GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 30, 202686926650CASCADE LOCKS ORORLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER2393.53B-B, 393.47ENo
Jan 21, 202686880607WENDOVER UTUTLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 17, 202686831168JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Jan 15, 202686825712LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 15, 202686817905LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 15, 202686825218COALVILLE UTUTLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 3, 202686726877242 - INTERSTATE 55ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 19, 202586622531TILFORD SDSDLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.102C2-CYes
Dec 17, 202586608812CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLED, 393.48A-BMBCBDNo
Dec 15, 202586578062KENNEWICK WAWALevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95FYes
Dec 14, 202586565033WENTZVILLE MOMOLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER6396.3A1-BALAC, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.9A-LILYes
Dec 11, 202586557781LIMON COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 6, 202586507447RoadsideIALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-INAT, 391.11B2-Q, 395.8EYes
Dec 5, 202586498256I-39 SBILLevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2LVNo
Dec 2, 202586468360WALKER LALALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 25, 202586426433MONUMENT COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 25, 202586429579GRANTSVILLE UTUTLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR12396.17C-PI, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47EYes
Nov 21, 202586413166I74ILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 19, 20258638560528 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 3VANG SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 12, 202586293244VAN BUREN ARARLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 30, 202586194986WILLIAMSBURGKYLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLMLNo
Oct 18, 202586125752BALD KNOB ARARLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.203E-CBP, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Oct 16, 202586067078LONDONKYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 14, 202586062938TRINIDAD COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 14, 202586053143PROSPERITY SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.48A-BLMACBD, 396.17C-PINo
Oct 14, 202586040258ASHLAND ORORLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Oct 7, 202585996731MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Sep 29, 202585956425DU PONT WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Sep 26, 202585891983HEBRON 81 SCALENELevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202585891314OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2393.11A1-CSURR, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Sep 16, 202585807921FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3395.8ANo
Sep 4, 202585700965GALLIPOLIS OHOHLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.205A-WRBHYes
Aug 28, 202585650691BEVIER MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 12, 202585487480BUCYRUS OHOHLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Aug 1, 202585389160VAN BUREN ARARLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 16, 202585246016SR0015 TIOGA TWP - PA WELCOMEPALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 14, 202585222268LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 19, 202585011086BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 13, 202584957403MONUMENT COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8E1PCNo
Jun 9, 202584953628LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16B-CPASSNo
Jun 8, 202584931463LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 2, 202584882661BUTTE MTMTLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER2393.11A1-LCHL, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
May 30, 20258485301902 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METERIALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3392.2C, 392.2RG, 393.9No
May 28, 202584832535ECHO UTUTLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 14, 202584737503UNADILLA GAGALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
May 13, 202584689990HAUGAN MTMTLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.53B-B, 393.47ENo
May 12, 202584661632SELAH WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 31, 202584343419MT. PASS IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

62 total · 17.7% OOS
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InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 15, 2025WITOW00CALEDONIAE FRONTAGE RD...MG9332DOLPHINS TRANSPORT INC
Oct 24, 2021MITOW00GRAND RAPIDS28TH...917400DOLPHINS TRANSPORT INC
Nov 27, 2018SCTOW00
Jun 28, 2018ILTOW00

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 17, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 15, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 31, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 21, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 27, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 28, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 21, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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