AMERICARGO TRANS LLC
USDOT 2790354 • 145 RANDALL STREET, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
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-930644 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HH08469155 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08469155 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0132420001 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0132420001 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08469155 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004849053-7 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2017 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0369200 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2016 | Aug 29, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2644237 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2015 | Aug 29, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08469155 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0132420001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0132420001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08469155 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | HH08469155 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004849053-7 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0369200 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2017 | Aug 29, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2644237 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC930644 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2025 |
| MC930644 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2017 |
| MC930644 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 4, 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
33 states • 220 inspections
Violation Summary (113 violations from latest 100 of 220 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.516C1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| 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-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B2-ENGAGED | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.201A1-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516C5 | Placard not reading horizontally | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.823A | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (220 inspections)
Showing 50 of 220
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LARAMIE | I-80 MP 317.36 | ...231597 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Oct 18, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 7 | FORT WORTH | 11900 US 81 | ...340063 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Sep 27, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RILEY TWP | I-90 | ...297762 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Apr 4, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARKS HILL | INTERSTATE 65 | ...WB2704 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Jun 3, 2024 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 3 | West Lincoln Twp | I055 | ...MN7306 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| May 30, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 MP 267 | ...961315 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Apr 18, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKFORT TWP | I-80 E/B | ...UL3796 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Jan 23, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | US HWY 231 S | ...224366 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Sep 19, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST FRANKFORT | I-57 | ...SUL379 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| May 25, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...924957 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Nov 4, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORMAL TWP | I-55 | ...959048 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Aug 27, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | I-94 S/B | ...FZ6011 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Nov 18, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEDFORD PARK | S SAYRE AVE | ...177660 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Jun 7, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...948578 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Jun 7, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...948578 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Apr 5, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | I-17 NONCARD@M207 | ...961315 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Mar 27, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RENSSELAER | I-65 | ...HD7759 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Mar 24, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 36 | ...932626 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Feb 18, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...174102 | AMERICARGO TRANS LLC |
| Mar 19, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2018 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events