FLASH CARTAGE INC
USDOT 2789870 • 11612 W 139TH STREET STE 1, ORLAND PARK, IL, 60467
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-930424 | REVOKED | May 15, 2017 | Dec 5, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZP6817 | ON FILE | Nov 28, 2022 | Dec 26, 2024 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZP6817 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZP6817 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2022 | Nov 28, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1063471 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2021 | Nov 26, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25030 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 19, 2017 | May 5, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2855239 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP6817 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP6817 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2024 | Nov 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZP6817 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1063471 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2022 | Nov 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP25030 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2017 | May 5, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2855239 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2017 | Jan 19, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-930424 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-930424 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC930424 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 12, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC930424 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 21, 2022 | REVOKED | Dec 5, 2022 |
| MC930424 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 29, 2016 | REVOKED | May 15, 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
3 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71(h) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | 85969341 | US-20 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 85694418 | I-55 S/B | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 85643695 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 85073374 | US-41 | IL | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2RG, 392.2C | No |
| May 29, 2025 | 84834250 | OSHKOSH WI | WI | Level 3 | CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 4 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | 84699388 | I-55 | IL | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 84365232 | I-88 W/B | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2MI, 396.17C | No |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 84365175 | I-80 | IL | Level 2 | CIMC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 390.21TB, 393.60C | No |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 83871372 | NA | IL | Level 2 | AJAX INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 7 | 392.2RG, 393.95A, 393.203C | No |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 81363244 | US RT 67 | IL | Level 2 | PETERS INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 2 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80333625 | ROADSIDE | MI | Level 3 | PTRB OTHER | 5 | 395.8(a)(1), 390.21T(b), 396.9(d)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records