AREA WIDE TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2621726 • 3085 IL-71, OTTAWA, IL, 61350
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-913575 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 20, 2021 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000136726 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2018 | May 11, 2021 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | EBA 032 28 92 | ON FILE | Apr 23, 2016 | Apr 23, 2017 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ENP 032 28 92 | ON FILE | Apr 23, 2015 | May 9, 2016 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000136726 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2018 | Apr 19, 2021 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 032 28 92 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 032 28 92 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2017 | Apr 23, 2018 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 032 28 92 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 23, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000136726 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000136726 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2021 | Apr 19, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 032 28 92 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2018 | Apr 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 032 28 92 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 032 28 92 | BIPD | Apr 23, 2017 | Apr 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | ENP 032 28 92 | CARGO | May 9, 2016 | May 9, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 032 28 92 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2016 | Apr 23, 2016 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC913575 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2021 |
| MC913575 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 8, 2015 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2017 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jun 26, 2017 |
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
4 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.13(d)(1) | 395.13(d)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (29 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERU TWP | INTERSTATE 80 | ...256756 | AREA WIDE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SOUTH WHEATLAND TWP | 840 N | ...JP8429 | AREA WIDE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 30, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LASALLE | 5TH ST | ...256756 | AREA WIDE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 24, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records