VEKA FREIGHT INC
USDOT 2560236 • 15W700 N FRONTAGE RD STE 200, 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
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-008292-01 | ON FILE | Sep 21, 2024 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978647499 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2024 | Sep 21, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001902-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 10, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001902-00 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001902-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001902-00 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006537387-2 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006537387-2 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006537387-2 | CANCELLED | Jul 14, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006537387-2 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7518359 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2022 | Jul 9, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952817918 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952817918 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2021 | Apr 15, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952817918 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2021 | Apr 22, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN272032 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4178193 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 2018 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 04178193 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2017 | Jun 19, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS056860 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2015 | Feb 10, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS041254 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2014 | May 8, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-008292-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2024 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978647499 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2024 | Sep 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001902-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001902-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001902-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001902-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006537387-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006537387-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006537387-2 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006537387-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7518359 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2022 | Jul 9, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952817918 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952817918 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952817918 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN272032 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4178193 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 04178193 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS056860 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS041254 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2015 | May 8, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-893208 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-893208 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-893208 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-893208 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-893208 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-893208 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-893208 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-893208 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (24 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC893208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2024 |
| MC893208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2024 |
| MC893208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 |
| MC893208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 |
| MC893208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2023 |
| MC893208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2023 |
| MC893208 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 20, 2023 | REVOKED | Nov 25, 2024 |
| MC893208 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 20, 2023 | REVOKED | Nov 25, 2024 |
| MC893208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2023 |
| MC893208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2023 |
| MC893208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2022 |
| MC893208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2022 |
| MC893208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2022 |
| MC893208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2022 |
| MC893208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2022 |
| MC893208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2022 |
| MC893208 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2021 |
| MC893208 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2021 |
| MC893208 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 11, 2017 | REVOKED | Jul 17, 2023 |
| MC893208 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 11, 2017 | REVOKED | Jul 17, 2023 |
| MC893208 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 3, 2015 | REVOKED | Feb 16, 2016 |
| MC893208 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 3, 2015 | REVOKED | Feb 16, 2016 |
| MC893208 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 2014 | REVOKED | May 18, 2015 |
| MC893208 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 2014 | REVOKED | May 18, 2015 |
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
25 states • 83 inspections
Violation Summary (127 violations from 83 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 39 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 9 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 3 | 3 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.14 | Driving in hazardous conditions | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (83 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
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOWMAN | INTERSTATE 26 | ...NN3678 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MURFREESBORO | S CHURCH ST | ...NW2776 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 23, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAERNARVON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0176 N | ...MT0614 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| May 18, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I80 | ...122532 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALLACE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...313976 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 22, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FLORENCE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...NW2776 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 21, 2023 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...265017 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 28, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | PICARD SAMS NECK RD/.2mi S of PICARD RD | ...480669 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 25, 2022 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.4339 -115.6720 | ...282873 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 15, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELAWARE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0022 W | ...416257 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Nov 14, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 95 NEAR MM 13 | ...449897 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 31, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 S MM 208 | ...366183 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 13, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-65 SB 112.8 MM | ...484029 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 29, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40@M239 | ...449878 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Aug 25, 2022 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IR15 mm104cl | ...430683 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Aug 20, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | EMMETT TWP | I 94 | ...S62509 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Aug 8, 2022 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 4501 CLERMONT DRIVE NE | ...003079 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Jul 23, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-8 NONCARD@M023 | ...003079 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...995486 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 28, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | BUSCH DR | ...121523 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 19, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAHLEQUAH | COUNTY ROAD( WILLIS RD) | ...048039 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 9, 2022 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNTAIN HOME | I 84 | ...HT7130 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 24, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE TWP | I-57 | ...531560 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 13, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5/1mi N of RT46 | ...121563 | VEKA FREIGHT INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-2023-0049-US1793 | Feb 28, 2023 | 383.37(a) | $3,460 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events