BACK & FORTH TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3118348 • 2048 E 171ST CT, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL, 60473
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-086530 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 20, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA994810646 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2025 | Mar 22, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-014058 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2024 | Mar 22, 2025 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-014058 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2024 | Apr 6, 2025 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 53-856029-00 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2022 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7571726 | REPLACED | May 9, 2018 | May 11, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA994810646 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2026 | Mar 22, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-014058 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2025 | Apr 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-014058 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2025 | Mar 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 53-856029-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA7571726 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC086530 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2025 |
| MC086530 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2024 |
| MC086530 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 15, 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
3 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87405974 | LA PORTE IN | IN | Level 1 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 393.48A-BIHE, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 86155507 | CHESTERTON IN | IN | Level 1 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 396.5B-L, 393.45D-B | No |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 86054856 | WESTVILLE IN | IN | Level 3 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 15, 2025 | 84756165 | NA | IL | Level 1 | RAM TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 83659741 | E/B NEW BUFFALO SCALE | MI | Level 1 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82717241 | 018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B | IL | Level 1 | RAWMAXX SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.95(a), 393.205(c) | Yes |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 82288680 | SB US131 @ S COUNTY LINE | MI | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 82139214 | CHESTERTON IN | IN | Level 2 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 81990205 | CHESTERTON IN | IN | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 82395501 | I-74 | IL | Level 3 | EAST SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records