CALKINS TRANSPORTATION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CALKINS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 311340) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): MICHAEL CALKINS (Company officer); LINDA L TAYLOR (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/311340/ As of: Jul 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178032 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 1, 2023
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC197891ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 16.67% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CALKINS TRANSPORTATION INC is a corporation based in STREATOR, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 311340. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
CALKINS TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Streator, IL. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 333% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (3) and NV (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Great are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,032 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Great Dane | 14 | |
| Great | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.83 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 3.21 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 4.40 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86883215 | Jan 16, 2026 | IL | 2 | I-39 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86442282 | Nov 30, 2025 | NM | 2 | I-40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2LV | No |
| 86316459 | Nov 12, 2025 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 86196972 | Oct 28, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45PC, 393.55E, 393.9TS | Yes |
| 84707277 | May 15, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2MI | No |
| 84056690 | Mar 3, 2025 | AZ | 3 | GREEN VALLEY AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.282IIELDDDA, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.16-D | No |
| 84003625 | Feb 26, 2025 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83744900 | Jan 28, 2025 | UT | 1 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 83317802 | Dec 5, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83289958 | Dec 1, 2024 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82705616 | Sep 18, 2024 | IL | 3 | 57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82671555 | Sep 14, 2024 | NV | 3 | OSINO CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82185955 | Jul 17, 2024 | AZ | 3 | DOUGLAS AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84026172 | Apr 2, 2024 | NM | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9TS, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 79397463 | Aug 10, 2023 | IL | 2 | I57 SB MP 46 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79218351 | Jul 18, 2023 | GA | 3 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24(d), 395.22(h)(4), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX002073832 | Nov 16, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102680806 | Mar 14, 2020 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102457543 | Jul 25, 2019 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILU140569870 | Nov 12, 2018 | IL | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| VA0132050010 | Jun 3, 2013 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL001624472A | Mar 24, 2011 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX245467902R | Jun 11, 2008 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA503945300X | Dec 3, 2004 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245327700R | Aug 9, 2004 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO009231027A | Jul 27, 1999 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI000025401A | Mar 5, 1999 | WI | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK0094341860 | Oct 13, 1998 | OK | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IL0005377351 | Aug 30, 1995 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH942460557C | Nov 10, 1994 | OH | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL24655334 | Nov 13, 1992 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IL22926240 | Jul 24, 1992 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0229279001 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN482443 | CARGO | — | Jul 10, 2006 | Nov 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN482443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2006 | Oct 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN482443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 10, 2006 | Oct 29, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN354316 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2003 | Jul 10, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN354316 | CARGO | — | Jul 21, 2003 | Jul 10, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 200375 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 1992 | Jul 21, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 200375 | CARGO | — | Nov 1, 1992 | Jul 21, 2003 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 29, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 10, 2006insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2006
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Jul 21, 2003insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 24, 1992
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Feb 28, 1992
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Feb 28, 1992
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDOVER UT | UT | 2 | 0 |
| DOUGLAS AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| GREEN VALLEY AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 0 |
| 57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-39 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I57 SB MP 46 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC197891
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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16 inspections
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16 reportable crashes
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How to verify CALKINS TRANSPORTATION INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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