CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
USDOT 3035603 • DBA: CW FREIGHT • 5240 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60638
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-041830 | REVOKED | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910053-00 | ON FILE | May 30, 2024 | Mar 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910053 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910053 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23091062 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23091062 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23091062 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23091062 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23091062 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22091381 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 14, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21091100 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21091100 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2022 | Oct 2, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21091100 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 14, 2021 | Apr 25, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21091100 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2021 | Mar 21, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20091725 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20091725 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20091725 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2020 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-008502 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 14, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-008502 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2018 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1582535 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 14, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910053-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910053 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910053 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23091062 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23091062 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23091062 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23091062 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23091062 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22091381 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21091100 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2022 | Oct 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21091100 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21091100 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2022 | Apr 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21091100 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2022 | Mar 21, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20091725 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20091725 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008502 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20091725 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008502 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1582535 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-041830 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2024 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2024 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2024 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2023 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2023 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2022 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2022 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2022 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2021 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2020 |
| MC041830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2018 |
| MC041830 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 20, 2017 | REVOKED | Mar 11, 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
5 states • 32 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 32 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.15A-NSIN | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(3) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 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 (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
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 35 S | ...GE7888 | CW FREIGHT |
| Nov 30, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 41 | ...GW1748 | CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARVEY | CENTER AVE. | ...JT4033 | CW FREIGHT |
| Dec 20, 2022 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | CHILLICOTHE TWP | IL-29 | ...HE0078 | CW FREIGHT |
| Jun 2, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S ARCHER AVE | ...GV7979 | CW FREIGHT |
| Jan 19, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LOUISVILLE | I 0065 | ...GE7869 | CW FREIGHT |
| Oct 29, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Ypsilanti Twp | I 94 | ...GE7870 | CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Aug 26, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WORTH TWP | I-294 S/B | ...GE7870 | CW FREIGHT |
| Apr 29, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANHATTAN TWP | W MANHATTAN MONEE RD | ...HE0027 | CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Feb 5, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | South Haven | I196 | ...HV4390 | CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Feb 2, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKFORT TWP | I-57 | ...HE0096 | CW FRIGHT |
| Aug 12, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events