NICE COUNTRY TRANS INC
USDOT 3240976 • 16W475 S FRONTAGE RD UNIT 112, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527
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-1017950 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 26, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | HIC80820-873 | ON FILE | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0012291 | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0012291 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0012291-22 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2022 | Jun 28, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1062499 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2021 | Jun 28, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL000669-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2020 | Jun 28, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005106370-9 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2020 | Jun 28, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005106370-9 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2019 | Feb 5, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0505965 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0505965 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2019 | Jul 4, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80820-873 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0012291 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0012291 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0012291-22 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062499 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL000669-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2021 | Jun 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005106370-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2020 | Jun 28, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005106370-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2020 | Feb 5, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0505965 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2019 | Jul 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0505965 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1017950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2025 |
| MC1017950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2024 |
| MC1017950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2023 |
| MC1017950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2021 |
| MC1017950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2020 |
| MC1017950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2020 |
| MC1017950 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2019 |
| MC1017950 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2019 | — | 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
21 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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:393.75A3-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: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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (48 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMMOND | I80 EB | ...172642 | NICE COUNTRY TRANS INC |
| Oct 9, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELMWOOD | ISTH 94 | ...172644 | NICE COUNTRY TRANS INC |
| Aug 29, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | USH 151 SB | ...172646 | NICE COUNTRY TRANS INC |
| Jul 23, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARSHALL | NOT REPORTED | ...482893 | NICE COUNTRY TRANS INC |
| May 20, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOLINGBROOK | OLD CHICAGO DR | ...Y16138 | NICE COUNTRY TRANS INC |
| Mar 11, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | REMINGTON | I-65 | ...GP2443 | NICE COUNTRY TRANS INC |
| Feb 22, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MATTESON | GOVERNORS HIGHWAY | ...169444 | NICE COUNTRY TRANS INC |
| May 3, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records