SONG LTD
USDOT 3224365 • 923 CHARLELA LN, ELK GROVE VILLA, IL, 60007
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-1009702 | REVOKED | Aug 28, 2019 | Jan 12, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA985992846 | ON FILE | Sep 5, 2024 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000002 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000002 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2022 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000002 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000002-0 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005125474-1 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2021 | Sep 5, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005125474-1 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005125474-0 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2021 | Sep 5, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005125474-0 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2020 | Aug 11, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005125474-9 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2020 | Sep 5, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005125474-9 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005125474-9 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0236591 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985992846 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000002 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000002 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000002 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000002-0 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005125474-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2022 | Sep 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005125474-1 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005125474-0 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2021 | Sep 5, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005125474-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005125474-9 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2020 | Sep 5, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005125474-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2020 | Jan 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005125474-9 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0236591 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1009702 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1009702 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1009702 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2024 |
| MC1009702 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2023 |
| MC1009702 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2022 |
| MC1009702 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1009702 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2021 |
| MC1009702 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2021 |
| MC1009702 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 |
| MC1009702 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2019 |
| MC1009702 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2019 |
| MC1009702 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 10, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 12, 2026 |
| MC1009702 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 14, 2019 | REVOKED | Aug 28, 2019 |
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
39 states • 220 inspections
Violation Summary (95 violations from latest 100 of 220 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLHFD | 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:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 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:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (220 inspections)
Showing 50 of 220
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | I75 INTERSTATE 75 NB INTERSTATE | ...008098 | SONG LTD |
| Apr 5, 2025 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 5 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 75 NORTHBOUND | ...VZ8443 | SONG LTD |
| May 26, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILAN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...FA4431 | SONG LTD, |
| Mar 14, 2023 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | HWY 34 AT MP 132 | ...HB5311 | SONG LTD |
| Jul 26, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BELLWOOD | MANNHEIM RD | ...004799 | SONG LTD |
| Feb 2, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DOUGLAS TWP | I-57 | ...BV1663 | SONG LTD |
| Jul 30, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Bolingbrook | S BOLINGBROOK DR | ...BF2048 | SONG LTD |
| Dec 8, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH-2023-0023-US1463 | Jun 20, 2023 | 382.115(a); 383.37(a); 395.8(e)(1) | $17,460 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records