AIR CARTAGE INC
USDOT 2608800 • 1019 INDIAN DANCER TRAIL, BELVIDERE, IL, 61008
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-913223 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 1, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIL0560115120 | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIL0560115120 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIL0560115120 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIL0560115120 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIL0560115120 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS064657 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS050143 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIL0560115120 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIL0560115120 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIL0560115120 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIL0560115120 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS064657 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIL0560115120 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS050143 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC913223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2017 |
| MC913223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2016 |
| MC913223 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 2015 | — | 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
9 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOPEKA | 29TH | ...HE1635 | AIR CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 31, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-94 N/B LOC | ...HE1635 | AIR CARTAGE INC |
| Jan 9, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAVENPORT | I 80 W | ...SZ5854 | AIR CARTAGE INC |
| Jul 6, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Sugar Grove Twp | S047 | ...GZ5823 | AIR CARTAGE INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records