Y & Y SAFETY FREIGHT INC
USDOT 2987928 • DBA: SMS LOADS • 1800 W HAWTHORNE LN SUITE 209, WEST CHICAGO, IL, 60185
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-019602 | REVOKED | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA997134992 | ON FILE | Jul 10, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD | PL199526341 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2019 | Apr 12, 2022 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA997134992 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000449 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2025 | May 7, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000449 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2025 | May 11, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA991926929 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24102227 | REPLACED | Oct 26, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24102227 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2024 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23102049 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2024 | Oct 26, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23102049 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23102049 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23102049 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2023 | Feb 9, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23102049 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 30, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23102049 | REPLACED | Oct 26, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA972416406 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0731974 | CANCELLED | Jul 12, 2023 | Aug 19, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0731974 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2022 | Jul 12, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0731974 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2022 | Sep 3, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0731974 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD | PL199526341 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2018 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD | PL199526341 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2017 | Aug 31, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA997134992 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA997134992 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000449 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2025 | May 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000449 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2025 | May 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA991926929 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24102227 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24102227 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23102049 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2024 | Oct 26, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23102049 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23102049 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23102049 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2024 | Feb 9, 2024 |
| NAMECHG | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23102049 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23102049 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA972416406 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0731974 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0731974 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2023 | Aug 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0731974 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2023 | Jul 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0731974 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199526341 | BIPD | Apr 12, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199526341 | BIPD | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199526341 | BIPD | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-019602 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2025 |
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2025 |
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2025 |
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2025 |
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2024 |
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 |
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 |
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2024 |
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2023 |
| MC019602 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2023 |
| MC019602 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 21, 2017 | REVOKED | Sep 30, 2025 |
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
36 states • 152 inspections
Violation Summary (123 violations from latest 100 of 152 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 8 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47D | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b)(2) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (152 inspections)
Showing 50 of 152
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PETERSBURG | I-85 AT 2.10M S OF I-95 | ...NL0864 | Y & Y SAFETY FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 16, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRAZIERS BOTTOM | US RT 35 | ...978892 | SMS LOADS |
| Mar 12, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | I-59 | ...NL0816 | Y & Y SAFETY FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 12, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL SAINT CLAIR | I-20 | ...975313 | SMS LOADS |
| Jan 2, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | 40 | ...NL0813 | Y & Y SAFETY FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 28, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS270 | ...MG8089 | SMS LOADS |
| Dec 28, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS270 | ...MG8089 | SMS LOADS |
| Nov 11, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | DANBURY | 84-W | ...NL0814 | Y & Y SAFETY FREIGHT INC |
| Aug 6, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | NB I-95 | ...KB5898 | SMS LOADS |
| Jul 24, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...MU3565 | SMS LOADS |
| Jul 13, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | N 9800 CENTRAL EXPY | ...KW1807 | Y & Y SAFETY FREIGHT INC |
| May 23, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Wallace Twp | I-80 | ...338983 | SMS LOADS |
| Apr 5, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...MG8089 | Y & Y SAFETY FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 25, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOORESVILLE | I70 | ...LU2061 | Y & Y SAFETY FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAZEN | I40E | ...JJ0822 | SMS LOADS |
| Jan 12, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | EB INTERSTATE 80 @ 239.2MM | ...338983 | SMS LOADS |
| Jan 9, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...LU2064 | SMS LOADS |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events