BIRCA TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2961760 • DBA: GOLD LINE GROUP • 7920 W 108TH ST, PALOS HILLS, IL, 60465
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-005115 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 27, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259117-02 | ON FILE | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 10, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259117-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259117-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2021 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883506 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2020 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1539980 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1539980 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2019 | Apr 29, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1539980 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2018 | Mar 10, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1539980 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2018 | Aug 2, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1539980 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2017 | Mar 10, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259117-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2024 | Mar 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259117-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259117-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883506 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1539980 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2020 | Mar 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1539980 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2019 | Apr 29, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1539980 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2019 | Mar 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1539980 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2018 | Aug 2, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1539980 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2018 | Mar 10, 2018 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC005115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2024 |
| MC005115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2023 |
| MC005115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2022 |
| MC005115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2021 |
| MC005115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2020 |
| MC005115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2019 |
| MC005115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2018 |
| MC005115 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 17, 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
16 states • 32 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | BONNER SPRINGS | I070 | ...975214 | BIRCA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 10, 2026 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PUNTA GORDA | I-75 | ...BD3779 | BIRCA TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records