CARGO TRANSFER INC
USDOT 2960376 • 1679 LYELL AVE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14606
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-004314 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 13, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 021-43-8732 | ON FILE | May 26, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 021-43-8732 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 021-43-8732 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 021-43-8732 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2024 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 021-43-8732 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0141407001 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2022 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB003883 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2021 | Jan 16, 2022 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB003372 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2020 | Jan 16, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5831594 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2017 | Jan 16, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 021-43-8732 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 021-43-8732 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 021-43-8732 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 021-43-8732 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 021-43-8732 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0141407001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB003883 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2022 | Jan 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB003372 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2021 | Jan 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5831594 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2020 | Jan 16, 2020 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC004314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2026 |
| MC004314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2025 |
| MC004314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2025 |
| MC004314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2025 |
| MC004314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2024 |
| MC004314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2024 |
| MC004314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2022 |
| MC004314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2021 |
| MC004314 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2020 |
| MC004314 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 27, 2017 | — | 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
15 states • 79 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 79 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 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:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.75A3-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:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 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 (79 inspections)
Showing 50 of 79
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONCORD | CHENELL DR AT REGIONAL DR | ...629320 | CARGO TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 12, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTON | RTE 495 NB MM 28.5 | ...WG2210 | CARGO TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...300624 | CARGO TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORALVILLE | I 80 W 240.3 MM WB | ...300627 | CARGO TRANSFER INC |
| May 31, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBUS | IR 670 | ...300625 | CARGO TRANSFER INC, |
| Mar 11, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...221076 | CARGO TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | INTERSTATE 0279 S | ...625787 | CARGO TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 27, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST CARROLLTON | IR 75 | ...626271 | CARGO TRANSFER, |
| Aug 24, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | S MERRION AVE | ...890286 | CARGO TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 18, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NIMISHILLEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 62 | ...300624 | CARGO TRANSFER |
| Jan 31, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PIKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...208254 | CARGO TRNSFER INC |
| Mar 10, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | THOMAS TWP | GRATIOT RD | ...KR3653 | CARGO TRANSFER INC |
| Mar 30, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records