BARD TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3062047 • 5900 S ARCHER ROAD SUITE123, SUMMIT, IL, 60501
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-055841 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 12, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229242 | ON FILE | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6514278 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08477772 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000190-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2125685 | CANCELLED | May 13, 2020 | Jan 12, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1339957 | CANCELLED | Nov 5, 2019 | Jan 27, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45064 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2018 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45064 00 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 5, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6290355 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2017 | Nov 2, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229242 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6514278 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08477772 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000190-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2125685 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1339957 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2020 | Jan 27, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45064 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45064 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2019 | Nov 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6290355 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-055841 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC055841 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2022 |
| MC055841 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2021 |
| MC055841 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 14, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC055841 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2019 |
| MC055841 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 2017 | REVOKED | Feb 3, 2020 |
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
38 states • 243 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from latest 100 of 243 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS4 | 2-SLLS4 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPDELDT | 8E-HOSPDELDT | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (243 inspections)
Showing 50 of 243
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMIT | I-35 | ...699705 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 29, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | 56MM I-80 WB | ...VJ7517 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 29, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | 7200 NORTH I65 | ...634858 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| May 30, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(PRAIRIE COUNTY) | I40E | ...VX4537 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| May 23, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTEAGLE | DIXIE LEE AVE | ...VX4533 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| May 1, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL JEFFERSON | I-459 | ...VX4536 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 2, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...669473 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 7, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANCHO CUCAMONGA | 34.135644 / -117.588003 | ...266122 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 11, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILLIPS TWP | I-64 | ...256729 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 27, 2024 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALBUQUERQUE | INTERSTATE 40 & 6TH ST NW | ...625662 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 28, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PAYSON | SR-87@MP-247 | ...624934 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 18, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | 80 | ...892170 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 20, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | GEORGETOWN (SCOTT CO) | I 0075 | ...256727 | BARD TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 14, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records