FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2611640 • 10S257 SCHOGER DRIVE, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60564
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-913558 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6511574 | ON FILE | Aug 28, 2023 | May 14, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6511574 | REPLACED | May 14, 2022 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP5630221 01 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2021 | May 14, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883259 02 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2020 | May 14, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883259 02 | REPLACED | May 14, 2020 | Sep 2, 2020 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883259 01 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2019 | May 14, 2020 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000007-00 | REPLACED | May 14, 2018 | May 14, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN217278 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2017 | May 14, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2996295 | REPLACED | May 14, 2016 | May 14, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025873 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2015 | May 14, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025873 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2015 | May 19, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6511574 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2025 | May 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6511574 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP5630221 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2022 | May 14, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883259 02 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2021 | May 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883259 02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 2, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883259 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2020 | May 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000007-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2019 | May 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN217278 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2018 | May 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2996295 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2017 | May 14, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025873 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2016 | May 19, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025873 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2016 | May 14, 2016 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC913558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 |
| MC913558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2022 |
| MC913558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2021 |
| MC913558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2020 |
| MC913558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2018 |
| MC913558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2016 |
| MC913558 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 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
41 states • 383 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from latest 100 of 383 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 5 | 5 | — | 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:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS2 | 2-SLLS2 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver 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 I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (383 inspections)
Showing 50 of 383
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...VV8288 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION |
| Jan 23, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MACON | I-85 | ...VV8294 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 27, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMARILLO | 6600 DUMAS DR | ...WS6235 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 21, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BREMEN TWP | I-57 | ...VV8297 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 6, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | THORNTON TWP | I94 NB | ...VV8290 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 29, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...779946 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 19, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW BRIGHTON | 1ST ST SW | ...911140 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 5, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-90 | ...970692 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 17, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OAK | ISTH 94 | ...VV8303 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | TRAVELERS REST | 25 | ...305969 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 5, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TAMPA | EXIT RAMP FROM WB I-4 (SR-400) | ...871683 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 18, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SANDY SPRINGS | 285 E AT ROSWELL | ...363673 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 12, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | N 5100 RAILHEAD RD | ...626260 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 19, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALACHUA | I-75 SB MM 401 | ...872417 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 17, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | MATTHEWS | MO 80 | ...288184 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 22, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NB 81 | ...149976 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 8, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Kinmundy Twp | I-57 | ...154313 | FIRST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 8, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2020 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2020 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events