PHOENIX CARTAGE INC
USDOT 3162770 • 600 BONNIE LANE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
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-112383 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q01 1540131 | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2022 | Jan 15, 2023 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | BIPD/Primary | S2461267 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2021 | Jan 15, 2022 |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AV9276595 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AV9276595 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AV9276594 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AV9276595 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2019 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AV9266969 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AV9266969 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AV9266969 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AV9266969 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2018 | Jul 30, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 1540131 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S2461267 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2022 | Jan 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV9276595 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV9276595 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV9266969 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV9276595 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV9266969 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV9276594 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV9266969 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV9266969 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC112383 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 22, 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
9 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.49J | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C3 | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 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 (37 inspections)
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 2, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Cicero | S CICERO AVE | ...915762 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| Mar 12, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAPITAL TWP | I-55 NB | ...FX1137 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | N CICERO AVE | ...N79254 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADDISON TWP | EISENHOWER EXPY W | ...BZ7546 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| Dec 22, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HANOVER TWP | I90 | ...JC7576 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| Feb 11, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST DEERFIELD TWP | I-94 EASTBOUND | ...446238 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| Dec 8, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTMONT | OGDEN AVE | ...BZ7546 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| Oct 29, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIVINGSTON | I-55 | ...140448 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| May 12, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADDISON TWP | I-290 EASTBOUND | ...178520 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| Apr 19, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | N CICERO AVE | ...V05651 | PHOENIX CARTAGE INC |
| Apr 25, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records