CHEGAR CORP
USDOT 2638889 • 7228 WEST PERSHING ROAD 1W, LYONS, IL, 60534
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-922067 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 31, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000350 | ON FILE | May 29, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000350 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2025 | May 29, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000350 | REPLACED | May 29, 2024 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA957995579 | CANCELLED | May 29, 2022 | May 29, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0128693001 | REPLACED | May 29, 2019 | May 29, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN196086 | REPLACED | May 29, 2016 | May 29, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2501268 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2016 | May 29, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2501268 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2015 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2501268 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000350 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000350 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2025 | May 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000350 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957995579 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0128693001 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2022 | May 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN196086 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2019 | May 29, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2501268 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2016 | May 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2501268 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2501268 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC922067 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC922067 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC922067 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2025 |
| MC922067 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2025 |
| MC922067 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 |
| MC922067 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 |
| MC922067 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC922067 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 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
44 states • 435 inspections
Violation Summary (126 violations from latest 100 of 435 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTL | 2-SLLTL | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:22H4-ELDBRODS | 22H4-ELDBRODS | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A3II | 3A3II | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A2-HOSPRNC | 3A2-HOSPRNC | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (435 inspections)
Showing 50 of 435
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERSIDE | SR-91 E/B | ...501511 | CHEGAR CORP |
| Dec 3, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-80 | ...FX2846 | CHEGAR CORP |
| Nov 13, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | US 395 | ...583123 | CHEGAR CORP |
| Nov 10, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RP 81-RAMP 2 FR HALFWAY BLVD WB TO IS 81 NB | ...470934 | CHEGAR CORP |
| Oct 16, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADDISON TWP | I290 EB | ...954775 | CHEGAR CORP |
| May 22, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 SB MM291 NEAR GA-20 | ...117284 | CHEGAR CORP |
| Dec 13, 2023 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BATESBURG-LEESVILLE | I-20 | ...VB0780 | CHEGAR CORP |
| Dec 9, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DANVILLE | EAST MAIN ST | ...011288 | CHEGAR CORP |
| Sep 1, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records