CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

USDOT 3035603 • DBA: CW FREIGHT • 5240 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60638

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,035,603
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7732340010
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
26,000
Physical Address
5240 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60638
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 30, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-041830REVOKEDMar 11, 2025Mar 11, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC910053-00ON FILEMay 30, 2024Mar 5, 2025

Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC910053REPLACEDMar 5, 2024May 30, 2024
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC910053CANCELLEDMar 5, 2024Jun 24, 2024
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC23091062CANCELLEDJan 12, 2024Mar 4, 2024
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC23091062CANCELLEDNov 30, 2023Jan 12, 2024
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC23091062REPLACEDNov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC23091062CANCELLEDNov 17, 2023Nov 30, 2023
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC23091062CANCELLEDSep 14, 2023Nov 17, 2023
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC22091381CANCELLEDSep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2023
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC21091100REPLACEDMar 21, 2022Sep 14, 2022
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC21091100CANCELLEDMar 21, 2022Oct 2, 2022
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC21091100NAME CHANGEDSep 14, 2021Apr 25, 2022
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC21091100REPLACEDSep 14, 2021Mar 21, 2022
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC20091725CANCELLEDJul 1, 2021Sep 14, 2021
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC20091725REPLACEDSep 14, 2020Sep 14, 2020
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC20091725REPLACEDSep 14, 2020Jul 1, 2021
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBUI-008502REPLACEDSep 14, 2018Sep 14, 2020
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBUI-008502CANCELLEDSep 14, 2018Oct 15, 2020
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1582535CANCELLEDSep 14, 2017Sep 14, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC910053-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2025Mar 5, 2025
TERM/CANCLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC910053BIPD/PrimaryJun 24, 2024Jun 24, 2024
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC910053BIPD/PrimaryMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC23091062BIPD/PrimaryMar 4, 2024Mar 4, 2024
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC23091062BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2024Jan 12, 2024
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC23091062BIPD/PrimaryNov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023
TERM/REPLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC23091062BIPD/PrimaryNov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC23091062BIPD/PrimaryNov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC22091381BIPD/PrimarySep 14, 2023Sep 14, 2023
TERM/CANCLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC21091100BIPD/PrimaryOct 2, 2022Oct 2, 2022
TERM/REPLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC21091100BIPD/PrimarySep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2022
TERM/CANCLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC21091100BIPD/PrimaryApr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
TERM/REPLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC21091100BIPD/PrimaryMar 21, 2022Mar 21, 2022
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC20091725BIPD/PrimarySep 14, 2021Sep 14, 2021
TERM/REPLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC20091725BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021
TERM/CANCLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBUI-008502BIPD/PrimaryOct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020
TERM/REPLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC20091725BIPD/PrimarySep 14, 2020Sep 14, 2020
TERM/REPLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBUI-008502BIPD/PrimarySep 14, 2020Sep 14, 2020
CANCELWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1582535BIPD/PrimarySep 14, 2018Sep 14, 2018

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-041830INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (13 events)

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Authority Action History (13 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 28, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 31, 2024
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 6, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 6, 2024
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 18, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 22, 2024
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 17, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 30, 2023
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 18, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 15, 2023
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 9, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 28, 2022
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 6, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 21, 2022
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 18, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2022
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 22, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 22, 2022
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 18, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 17, 2021
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 18, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 24, 2020
MC041830COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 20, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 12, 2018
MC041830MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 20, 2017REVOKEDMar 11, 2025

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
32
Violations
75
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
28.1%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
3.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
14

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep
4
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states32 inspections

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Violation Summary (75 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (75 violations from 32 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued3208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps433Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.15A-NSINDriving while disqualified1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBDBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205AWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(3)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
28.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
+4.7 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.34vs nat'l 1.80
+0.54 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 23, 202583945801I94ILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1391.15A-NSINYes
Dec 20, 20248346548539 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 3CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 2, 20248307303137 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17CNo
Oct 24, 20248300199739 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2HMDE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2RGNo
Oct 22, 202483021831FOREST LAKE MNMNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.11A1-LCHLYes
Oct 19, 20248295361980ILLevel 2IO30 INTERMODAL CHASSIS2393.75A, 393.205AYes
Oct 9, 20248287970916 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Sep 17, 20248269300039 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2No
Aug 19, 202482455363CHESTERTON ININLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.9(a)Yes
Aug 15, 20248240577816 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 3HMDE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 8, 20248234536239 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 11, 20248210487439 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 3, 202482109064I-55 NBILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 25, 20248172469539 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2No
May 7, 202481602473I-80ILLevel 2TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)Yes
May 4, 202481574124WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 1PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS5392.2, 393.95(a)(3)No
Apr 24, 202481545397I-80 EBILLevel 2TRANS SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 18, 202481472116I-80ILLevel 2CIMR SEMI-TRAILER3396.17(c), 393.78, 395.24(d)No
Apr 16, 20248138660616 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR9392.2, 395.22(h)(2), 395.24(d)No
Mar 8, 202481066706CHESTERTON ININLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LTSI, 393.95A1Yes
Jan 10, 202480577499I-55 NORTHILLevel 3CIMC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Jan 2, 202480554397LA PORTE ININLevel 3CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2-SLLLRNo
Oct 12, 202380144640I55ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 27, 202379979806018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/BILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 20, 202379742544ININLevel 22393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1)Yes
Sep 18, 202379696052#13 I-65 SB LAKEINLevel 2TRLR INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Jul 12, 202379136601SPARTA SWEFWILevel 3CIMR INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2No
Jul 11, 202379120379I-80ILLevel 3PRAT INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Jun 26, 202379052751#13 I-94 WB PORTERINLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.48(a), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes
Jun 12, 202378903566#13 I-94 EB PORTERINLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.11, 393.9(a)Yes
Apr 13, 202378342357I-355 NBILLevel 32392.2No
Jan 1, 2020sms-78306929RoadsideINLevel 33Details unavailableNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

18 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-042025-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
14
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
14

Crash History (14 records)

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Crash History (14 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 7, 2024IATOW00I 35 S...GE7888CW FREIGHT
Nov 30, 2023INTOW0041...GW1748CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Feb 16, 2023ILINJURY01HARVEYCENTER AVE....JT4033CW FREIGHT
Dec 20, 2022ILFATAL11CHILLICOTHE TWPIL-29...HE0078CW FREIGHT
Jun 2, 2022ILTOW00CHICAGOS ARCHER AVE...GV7979CW FREIGHT
Jan 19, 2022KYINJURY02LOUISVILLEI 0065...GE7869CW FREIGHT
Oct 29, 2021MIINJURY01Ypsilanti TwpI 94...GE7870CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Aug 26, 2021ILINJURY01WORTH TWPI-294 S/B...GE7870CW FREIGHT
Apr 29, 2021ILTOW00MANHATTAN TWPW MANHATTAN MONEE RD...HE0027CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Feb 5, 2021MITOW00South HavenI196...HV4390CLEAR WATER FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Feb 2, 2021ILTOW00FRANKFORT TWPI-57...HE0096CW FRIGHT
Aug 12, 2020INTOW00
May 10, 2020ILTOW00
Nov 20, 2019ILINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 11, 2025
Authority
Mar 5, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 30, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 4, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 7, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 30, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Nov 30, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Nov 30, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 17, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Sep 14, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Feb 16, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 20, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in IL
1 fatality, 1 injury
Oct 2, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Sep 14, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Jun 2, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 25, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Mar 21, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 19, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 29, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 14, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 26, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Apr 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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