MAD DUCK LLC
USDOT 3212546 • 17W703 BUTTERFIELD RD SUITE D, OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, 60181
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-1003539 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6509521 | ON FILE | Dec 21, 2024 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6509521 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2024 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6509521 | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2021 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6509521 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000186-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000186-00 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2020 | Oct 11, 2021 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000186-00 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 21, 2020 | Oct 20, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XNX-FINFR1905408-200 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XNX-FINFR1905408-200 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2019 | Oct 5, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XNX-FINFR1905408-200 | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2019 | Oct 19, 2020 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201874 | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2018 | Dec 6, 2019 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201874 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL201874 | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2018 | Dec 21, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6509521 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6509521 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6509521 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6509521 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2024 | Dec 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000186-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000186-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000186-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2021 | Oct 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | XNX-FINFR1905408-200 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | XNX-FINFR1905408-200 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2020 | Oct 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | XNX-FINFR1905408-200 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2020 | Oct 5, 2020 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201874 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2019 | Dec 21, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201874 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201874 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1003539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2025 |
| MC1003539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2021 |
| MC1003539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2021 |
| MC1003539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2020 |
| MC1003539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2020 |
| MC1003539 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2019 |
| MC1003539 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 28, 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
32 states • 150 inspections
Violation Summary (138 violations from latest 100 of 150 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11N | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (150 inspections)
Showing 50 of 150
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GILEAD | CR 1200 N | ...FH6912 | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Nov 28, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUTLER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...807240 | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Oct 21, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | NORTHBOUND I-95 AT 0.90M N OF ROGERS CLARK BLVD | ...290699 | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Dec 30, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IS695 BALTO BELTWAY | ...739217 | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Dec 30, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IS695 BALTO BELTWAY | ...739217 | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Nov 14, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VILLA RICA | I 20 WB NEAR LIBERTY RD | — | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Aug 24, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EVANSVILLE | RUFFIAN WAY | ...666138 | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Mar 21, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOMERSET TOWNSHIP | PARKING PZ | ...JZ5207 | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Mar 12, 2022 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | IROQUOIS | U052 | ...438607 | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Dec 21, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I70 600 FEET W OF MP 331 | ...GH1135 | MAD DUCK LLC |
| Jun 21, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | 4600 EAST LOOP 820 SOUTH | ...467427 | MAD DUCK INC |
| Jul 10, 2019 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events