PHOTON LOGISTICS INCORPORATED
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PHOTON LOGISTICS INCORPORATED (USDOT 2579839) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): DAMNIC GRUJIC (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2579839/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 3.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132151 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 12, 2025
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Process AgentOWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC903059ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.17% | 12.5% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PHOTON LOGISTICS INCORPORATED is a motor carrier based in WILLOW SPRINGS, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2579839. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 46 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PHOTON LOGISTICS INCORPORATED is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Willow Springs, IL. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.9% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 65% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (3) and OH (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
17.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.6% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Volvo, Stoughton, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,151 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 2, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 21, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton | 30 | |
| Volvo | 29 | |
| Mack | 11 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Mack Truck | 2 | |
| CIMC | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 4.28 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 8.93 | 9 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88183295 | Jun 17, 2026 | AR | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87226612 | Mar 4, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLUP | Yes |
| 87101188 | Feb 19, 2026 | IL | 2 | I-39 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87056644 | Feb 13, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9TS, 393.25F, 392.2IRP | No |
| 86696101 | Dec 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86647010 | Dec 21, 2025 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.75B-TFV, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86088258 | Oct 15, 2025 | WV | 2 | GHENT WV |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85895686 | Sep 25, 2025 | OH | 2 | BRUNSWICK OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 85435349 | Aug 7, 2025 | SC | 3 | KINARDS SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85389810 | Aug 1, 2025 | OH | 3 | NEWCOMERSTOWN OH |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85330986 | Jul 21, 2025 | GA | 3 | COMMERCE GA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 85086563 | Jun 24, 2025 | NY | 2 | BEMUS POINT NY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.55E-B, 395.24 | No |
| 84831766 | May 29, 2025 | PA | 3 | WEST CHESTER PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 84765236 | May 22, 2025 | VA | 3 | DUMFRIES VA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 84738416 | May 20, 2025 | VA | 3 | AUSTINVILLE VA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84586541 | May 2, 2025 | MD | 2 | FROSTBURG MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E1PC | Yes |
| 84240386 | Mar 23, 2025 | NC | 3 | 77 N |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84061704 | Mar 7, 2025 | AL | 1 | WEIGH STATION |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C, 396.17C | No |
| 83844750 | Feb 5, 2025 | NY | 2 | SYRACUSE NY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55C2-B | Yes |
| 83647151 | Jan 16, 2025 | OH | 3 | NORTH RIDGEVILLE OH |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 83462604 | Dec 22, 2024 | AR | 2 | NEWPORT AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17C-PI, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B | No |
| 83144564 | Nov 6, 2024 | GA | 3 | TEMPLE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83033734 | Oct 24, 2024 | NY | 2 | NORTH LAWRENCE NY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A-BIBD | No |
| 82658853 | Sep 12, 2024 | TN | 3 | GREENEVILLE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81947254 | Jun 24, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2400444271 | Nov 22, 2024 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002562788 | Mar 2, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 17, 2015 | MC903059-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN395753 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 12, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0170457001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01922177 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 12, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN208297 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2017 | Mar 12, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN208297 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2017 | Apr 14, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3580208 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2016 | Mar 12, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3580208 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2015 | Mar 21, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 14, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 17, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 1 |
| PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | 2 | 0 |
| WEIGH STATION | AL | 1 | 0 |
| NEWPORT AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| COMMERCE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| TEMPLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 18 WB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-39 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| FROSTBURG MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC903059
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 34,199 carriers served
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46 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify PHOTON LOGISTICS INCORPORATED
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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