WEST CARGO INC
USDOT 3097295 • 13800 CALIFORNIA AVE, BLUE ISLAND, IL, 60406
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-075416 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L24A1163 | ON FILE | Jul 8, 2024 | Jul 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L23A1163 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2023 | Jul 8, 2024 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L22A1163 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L22A1163 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L22A1163 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2022 | Jan 30, 2023 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L22A1163 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L22A1163 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2022 | Aug 14, 2022 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201908-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2021 | Feb 27, 2022 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201908-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2021 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201908-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1610543 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2018 | Feb 27, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L24A1163 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L23A1163 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L22A1163 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L22A1163 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L22A1163 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2023 | Jan 30, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L22A1163 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2022 | Aug 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L22A1163 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201908-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2022 | Feb 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201908-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201908-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1610543 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2019 | Feb 27, 2019 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC075416 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2025 |
| MC075416 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2023 |
| MC075416 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2022 |
| MC075416 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2021 |
| MC075416 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2020 |
| MC075416 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2019 |
| MC075416 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 2018 | — | Unknown |
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
28 states • 142 inspections
Violation Summary (172 violations from latest 100 of 142 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 15 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 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 | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:30B1-ELDDFR | 30B1-ELDDFR | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:45B2-BHTD | 45B2-BHTD | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| fmcsr:24 | 24 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPD | 8E-HOSPD | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:95A4-EEUS | 95A4-EEUS | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:53B-B | 53B-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:47E | 47E | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75B-TF | 75B-TF | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:95F | 95F | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8A1-HOSP | 8A1-HOSP | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:16-D | 16-D | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | 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:393.24D-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AR | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (142 inspections)
Showing 50 of 142
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | FL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | MIAMI GARDENS | FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTHBOUND | ...WA6708 | WEST CARGO INC |
| Mar 16, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | 70 | ...KA9375 | WEST CARGO INC |
| Jul 30, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | HERMITAGE / GA 53 | ...190664 | WEST CARGO INC |
| Feb 2, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHATTANOOGA | I-24 | ...937102 | WEST CARGO INC |
| Jan 24, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ERIE TWP | I75 | ...919410 | WEST CARGO INC |
| May 6, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-285 / S COBB DR | ...181510 | WEST CARGO INC |
| Jun 25, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records