BB8 FREIGHT CO
USDOT 3106861 • 409 W ALGONQUIN RD, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL, 60056
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-080601 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9210458558 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066635 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000033-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000363-00 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2022 | Jan 7, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000363-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1615061 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2020 | Jan 7, 2022 |
| BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | JP-3-012019 | REPLACED | May 16, 2019 | Jan 7, 2020 |
| BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | JP-3-012019 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 8, 2019 | Jun 19, 2019 |
| BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | JP-3-012019 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2019 | May 16, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7547520 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2018 | Jan 8, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9210458558 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000033-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066635 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000363-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2023 | Jan 7, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000363-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1615061 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2022 | Jan 7, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | JP-3-012019 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2020 | Jan 7, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | JP-3-012019 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2019 | Jun 19, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | JP-3-012019 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2019 | May 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7547520 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 8, 2019 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC080601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2025 |
| MC080601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 |
| MC080601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2024 |
| MC080601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2024 |
| MC080601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2024 |
| MC080601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2022 |
| MC080601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 17, 2019 |
| MC080601 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2019 |
| MC080601 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 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
41 states • 224 inspections
Violation Summary (170 violations from latest 100 of 224 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 | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11RT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRSC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.132B-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-POS | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.67C7 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80-TEXTING | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLA | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | 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:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8H5-HOSM | 395.8H5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (224 inspections)
Showing 50 of 224
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...100932 | BB8 FREIGHT CO |
| Dec 3, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEAR LAKE TWP | I-72 | ...100934 | BB8 FREIGHT CO |
| Oct 28, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | 171 EAST LOOP 820 NORTH SB RANDOL MILL | ...100930 | BB8 FREIGHT CO |
| Jun 24, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S ASHLAND AVE | ...100922 | BB8 FREIGHT CO |
| Apr 9, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records