PREMIUM CARGO LLC
USDOT 3086830 • 5758 ELAINE DRIVE UNIT 115, ROCKFORD, IL, 61108
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-069701 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000399 | ON FILE | Oct 13, 2024 | Oct 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000724 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2024 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000724 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2024 | Oct 13, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-378650-00 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-378650-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2023 | May 22, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-378650-00 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2023 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-378650-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2023 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943995799 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 943995799 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2021 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943995799 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2020 | Jul 9, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005155014-9 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005155014-9 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2019 | Jan 21, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005155014-9 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1610336 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2018 | Oct 20, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000399 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0000724 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2024 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0000724 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2024 | Oct 13, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-378650-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-378650-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-378650-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943995799 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-378650-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 943995799 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943995799 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005155014-9 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005155014-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2020 | Jan 21, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005155014-9 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1610336 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2018 | Oct 20, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-069701 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-069701 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC069701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2025 |
| MC069701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2024 |
| MC069701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2024 |
| MC069701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2024 |
| MC069701 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 30, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC069701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2020 |
| MC069701 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2020 |
| MC069701 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 3, 2019 | REVOKED | Jul 19, 2021 |
| MC069701 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 13, 2018 | REVOKED | Oct 29, 2018 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2019 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 30, 2019 |
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
34 states • 152 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from latest 100 of 152 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BSB | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS4 | 2-SLLS4 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLLR | 2-SLLLR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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: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 |
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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | I-40 | ...WR4889 | PREMIUM CARGO LLC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | howard | Ref Marker: | ...010362 | PREMIER CARGO LLC |
| Nov 24, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BALTIMORE | IS 95 - FORT MCHENRY TUNNEL | ...VZ8240 | PREMIUM CARGO LLC |
| May 10, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...UE1202 | PREMIUM CARGO LLC |
| Dec 6, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ZEBULON | N ARENDELL AVE | ...LP5406 | PREMIUM CARGO LLC |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records