APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 3170105 • 5900 S ARCHER ROAD UNIT 128, SUMMIT, IL, 60501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-117608 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 13, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000059 | ON FILE | Dec 22, 2024 | Dec 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08475635 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP65035 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55063 00 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2019 | Jul 20, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8081429 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2018 | Jul 20, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000059 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08475635 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65035 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55063 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8081429 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2019 | Jul 20, 2019 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC117608 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2024 |
| MC117608 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2020 |
| MC117608 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2019 |
| MC117608 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 30, 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
37 states • 443 inspections
Violation Summary (108 violations from latest 100 of 443 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 | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | 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:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (443 inspections)
Showing 50 of 443
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLETON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...UW8207 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 31, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EPHRATA TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0222 N | ...VF1069 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 10, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-24 | ...280681 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS IN |
| Nov 10, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATHENS | I-77 MP 12 | ...VX5582 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Nov 4, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | U.S. HIGHWAY 58 AT 0.10M E OF RIDGE RD | ...WH8201 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Oct 7, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS | IR 0075 | ...378066 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Jun 25, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Not Reported | GA 401 NORTH NEAR MM 193 NEAR JOHNSTONVILLE RD | ...324104 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| May 1, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...280681 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS |
| Apr 14, 2025 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VIAN | INTERSTATE 40 WEST BOUND LANES | ...WH8228 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Feb 12, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GREENSBORO | 40 | ...731954 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOREST PARK | IR 275 | ...378067 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Jan 19, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 OR AT I 20 E | ...NK4270 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Oct 22, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I65 NB | ...GL1421 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Oct 20, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLE ELUM | I-90*067.10 | ...VX5582 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Oct 14, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...UT7284 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Sep 19, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST LOUIS | CST HAMPTON AVE | ...VX5592 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Sep 9, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | US HWY 27 | ...382598 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| May 12, 2024 | TX | FATAL | 2 | 1 | LUFKIN | S 3100 FIRST ST | ...280681 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Apr 13, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | HODGENS | US-259 | ...700026 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Apr 2, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENNER | I-10 | ...688854 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Mar 23, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL DEKALB | I-59 | ...280678 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | GHENT | I-77 MP 29 | ...JC2867 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 20, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOPKINSVILLE | KY0164 | ...324105 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 12, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH HAVEN | 5-N | ...280681 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 2, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | BILOXI | 10 | ...GU1268 | APOLLO FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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