CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2642025 • 1635 N LANCASTER RD UNIT 100, SOUTH ELGIN, IL, 60177
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-920855 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 26, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601450 | ON FILE | Nov 29, 2023 | Nov 29, 2024 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD-005118 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2023 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005118 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2021 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF000295 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2020 | Nov 29, 2021 |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1024268-00 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2019 | Nov 29, 2020 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02705-18 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2019 | Nov 29, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02705-18 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2018 | Oct 24, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02705-18 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2018 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-07603-17 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2017 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2672583 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2672583 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2016 | May 20, 2017 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2672583 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2016 | Nov 24, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2652748 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2015 | Apr 17, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601450 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD-005118 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005118 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000295 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1024268-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2020 | Nov 29, 2020 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02705-18 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2019 | Nov 29, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02705-18 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02705-18 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2019 | Oct 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07603-17 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2672583 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2017 | May 20, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2672583 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2672583 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2016 | Nov 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2652748 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2016 | Apr 17, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-920855 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-920855 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC920855 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2019 |
| MC920855 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2019 |
| MC920855 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 29, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC920855 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2016 |
| MC920855 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 24, 2016 | REVOKED | May 30, 2017 |
| MC920855 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 11, 2015 | REVOKED | Apr 25, 2016 |
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 • 457 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from latest 100 of 457 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | 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:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 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 (457 inspections)
Showing 50 of 457
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | BILLINGS | I-35 | ...VW8515 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 28, 2026 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | I 40 at MP 114 | ...WB2524 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 27, 2026 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | I 0065 | ...VW8528 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 28, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | POCAHONTAS | US67S | ...VC6493 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 3, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(ARKANSAS COUNTY) | SH1 | ...UX4652 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 12, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GOOSE CREEK | LIBERTY HALL RD | ...421407 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 20, 2024 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-80 | ...MU6615 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 13, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HILLSDALE | RT 2 | ...VP6016 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 19, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARLAND | 14200 NOT REPORTED | ...UX4650 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 28, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FOX TWP | IL-130 SB | ...UX4648 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 26, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORWALK | 33.912477/-118.104754 | ...782572 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(MILLER COUNTY) | I30 | ...UG2462 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 5, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 10 (STATE ROAD 8) | ...LS4578 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 11, 2022 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | ...UC9276 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 25, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENT | S 212ST BLK 90 | ...MU6630 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 13, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...MU6625 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 2, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 95 NORTH MILE MARKER 322 | ...LJ3032 | CARACAS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 19, 2019 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2019 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2019 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events