TESLA GROUP INC
USDOT 3124313 • 8606 WEST SUMMERDALE AVE UNIT 3N, CHICAGO, IL, 60656
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-089680 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 17, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901289359-01 | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901289359-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901289359-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2023 | Aug 8, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901289359-00 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2023 | Jul 11, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA963412357 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2022 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85030 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP65157 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1059514 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2020 | Feb 19, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1803523 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2019 | May 21, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1803523 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1803523 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7697051 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289359-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289359-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289359-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289359-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA963412357 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85030 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65157 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2022 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1059514 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1803523 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2020 | Feb 19, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1803523 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2019 | May 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA7697051 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1803523 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2019 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC089680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2025 |
| MC089680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2024 |
| MC089680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2022 |
| MC089680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2022 |
| MC089680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2021 |
| MC089680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2020 |
| MC089680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2019 |
| MC089680 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 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 • 130 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 130 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | 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:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | 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:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.60A | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (130 inspections)
Showing 50 of 130
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEBRON | KY0020 | ...LK2601 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| Feb 2, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSSIER CITY | US-79 | ...398798 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| Nov 18, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT ARTHUR | 2400 NOT REPORTED | ...460631 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| Nov 18, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT ARTHUR | W 10000 PORT ARTHUR RD | ...460631 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| Jul 17, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 75 SOUTHBOUND NEAR GEORGIA 159 | ...903643 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| May 1, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TALLADEGA | I-20 | ...MJ9345 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-10 E | ...977059 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| May 23, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-40 | ...921252 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| Nov 27, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORLANDO | STATE ROAD 91 | ...KP4962 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| May 4, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(PULASKI COUNTY) | I30 | ...555241 | TESLA GROUP INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | I-25 MP 3.22 | ...977074 | TESLA GROUP INC |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records