ARIEL LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 2886215 • 1334 BUELL AVE, JOLIET, IL, 60435
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-968872 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA996948565 | ON FILE | May 5, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300098550 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2024 | May 5, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA984673196 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA984673196 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN290189 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2020 | Jun 28, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN220598 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2017 | Sep 14, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3838989 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2016 | Jul 1, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA996948565 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300098550 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA984673196 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA984673196 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN290189 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN220598 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3838989 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-968872 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC968872 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 |
| MC968872 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2024 |
| MC968872 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 7, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC968872 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2020 |
| MC968872 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2016 | REVOKED | Jul 5, 2023 |
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
19 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | 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 |
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 (34 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOPKINSVILLE | I 0024 | ...KL2988 | ARIEL LOGISTICS LLC |
| Dec 3, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST PETERS | CST PREMIER PKWY | ...NB8694 | ARIEL LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jul 26, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | INTERSTATE 81 AT 0.40M S OF RT. 777 | ...619265 | ARIEL LOGISTICS LLC |
| Feb 19, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | S MORGAN RD | ...190956 | ARIEL LOGISTICS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records