CHERMAK CARTAGE LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHERMAK CARTAGE LLC (USDOT 2844248) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): JON CHERMAK (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2844248/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 4.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52505 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Feb 17, 2019
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC953237ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 70 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.55% | 15.91% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CHERMAK CARTAGE LLC is a motor carrier based in CARY, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2844248. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 18 power units and 20 drivers, with 70 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CHERMAK CARTAGE LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 20 drivers, based in Cary, IL. Across 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
46 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 119% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (7) and AR (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
19.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.6% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Great are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,505 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | May 8, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 26, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 29, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 10, 2024 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 61 | |
| Great Dane | 54 | |
| Great | 5 | |
| Cheetah Ch | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.21 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 8.25 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (70 rows) View all 70 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88286009 | Jun 30, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 88212507 | Jun 22, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A1-TFSMF | Yes |
| 87709754 | Apr 29, 2026 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86689346 | Jan 1, 2026 | AR | 3 | FAYETTEVILLE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86621732 | Dec 17, 2025 | WI | 1 | HUDSON WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86493333 | Dec 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86342050 | Nov 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86176803 | Oct 29, 2025 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86113876 | Oct 20, 2025 | OH | 1 | LONDON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86089044 | Oct 17, 2025 | WI | 3 | CALEDONIA WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86125580 | Oct 16, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 85950939 | Oct 2, 2025 | MS | 3 | ATTALA COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85810094 | Sep 17, 2025 | MO | 2 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55C1-B | No |
| 85814652 | Sep 15, 2025 | IL | 3 | US12 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85333684 | Jul 26, 2025 | SC | 3 | CLINTON SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85069136 | Jun 26, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85027856 | Jun 23, 2025 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84859295 | Jun 4, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84868654 | May 29, 2025 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84681194 | May 14, 2025 | MS | 2 | DE SOTO COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84801840 | May 13, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84630356 | May 8, 2025 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84621577 | May 8, 2025 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84603466 | May 5, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84571313 | May 1, 2025 | TN | 3 | COOKEVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000109715 | Sep 3, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6XGCHQE1KZ | Jul 23, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007527019 | Jan 24, 2020 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2016 | MC953237-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000182409 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 17, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-576549-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 17, 2018 | Feb 17, 2019 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02874432 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 17, 2016 | Feb 17, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 17, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 17, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-57 | IL | 4 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| GILES COUNTY SCALES | TN | 2 | 1 |
| US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| HUDSON WI | WI | 2 | 2 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| FAYETTEVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC953237
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WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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70 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify CHERMAK CARTAGE LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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