TERA LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2895916 • 1050 W IRVING PARK SUITE 150, ITASCA, IL, 60143
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-973168 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 27, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000303 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6511963 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0005727 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSI1569755-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2019 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSI1569755-00 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2019 | Jul 16, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN243332 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN243332 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1473408 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1473408 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2017 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1473408 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0000303 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6511963 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0005727 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | DSI1569755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | DSI1569755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2019 | Jul 16, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN243332 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN243332 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1473408 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1473408 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1473408 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC973168 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2024 |
| MC973168 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2020 |
| MC973168 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2019 |
| MC973168 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2018 |
| MC973168 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2017 |
| MC973168 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 2016 | — | 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
37 states • 111 inspections
Violation Summary (92 violations from latest 100 of 111 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | 2 | 2 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:397.67 | Hazmat routing - radioactive materials | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22B2II | Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(4) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(1) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(3) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.506(a) | Placard not visible from direction it faces | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.519(c)(1) | 172.519(c)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.201D-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:397.3 | State/local laws ordinances regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (111 inspections)
Showing 50 of 111
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2025 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARLINGTON | I-84 & ARLINGTON ON RAMP | ...LP5435 | TERA LOGISTICS INC |
| Jul 16, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-75 | ...JW2489 | TERA LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 9, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 10 E BOUND | ...472055 | TERA LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 28, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 17 AT MP 107 | ...GK2345 | TERA LOGISTICS INC |
| Jul 29, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | I-10 NONCARD@M140 | ...924076 | TERA LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 8, 2019 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records