EM96 INC
USDOT 2931366 • 7816 DORCHESTER LN, DARIEN, IL, 60561
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-989877 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 23, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA990791565 | ON FILE | Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 23, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBC000237-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2023 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000394-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 23, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000270-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1061324 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1591543 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2017 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 0001-06010-16 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06010-16 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 15, 2016 | Aug 28, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA990791565 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBC000237-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000394-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2023 | Dec 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000270-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1061324 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1591543 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 0001-06010-16 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06010-16 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2017 | Aug 28, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-989877 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-989877 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC989877 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2024 |
| MC989877 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 |
| MC989877 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2022 |
| MC989877 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2021 |
| MC989877 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 12, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC989877 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 30, 2017 | REVOKED | May 7, 2018 |
| MC989877 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2017 |
| MC989877 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 2016 | REVOKED | Oct 23, 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
18 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | 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:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 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 (26 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DULUTH | W Railroad St | ...287773 | EM96 INC |
| Oct 16, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 | ...287773 | EM96 INC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records