FAL TRUCKING INC
USDOT 3273858 • 4014 BUTTERNUT ST, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312
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-1033976 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | ICA-0000251 | ON FILE | Oct 10, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | ICA-0000251 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | ICA-0000251 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | ICA-0000251 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | ICA-0000251 | REPLACED | May 17, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | ICA-0000251 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 29T100448 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2024 | May 17, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN350536 | REPLACED | May 17, 2023 | May 17, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20171983-00 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2022 | May 17, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXIN001010-00 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2021 | May 17, 2022 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20051132 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20051132 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20051132 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2020 | Feb 15, 2021 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20051132 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20051132 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2020 | Nov 18, 2020 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC19051669 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC19051669 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2020 | May 17, 2020 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC19051669 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC19051669 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2019 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC19051669 | NAME CHANGED | May 17, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC19051669 | REPLACED | May 17, 2019 | May 17, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | ICA-0000251 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | ICA-0000251 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | ICA-0000251 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | ICA-0000251 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | ICA-0000251 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | ICA-0000251 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100448 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2025 | May 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN350536 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20171983-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2023 | May 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXIN001010-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20051132 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20051132 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20051132 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20051132 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20051132 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2020 | Nov 18, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC19051669 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2020 | May 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC19051669 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC19051669 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC19051669 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC19051669 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC19051669 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2019 | May 17, 2019 |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2025 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2025 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2023 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 17, 2022 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2021 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2021 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2021 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2020 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2020 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2020 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2020 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2020 |
| MC1033976 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2019 |
| MC1033976 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 23, 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
5 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (160 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 23 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMCMID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHTC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.52(a) | 393.52(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | 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:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (31 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN | I69N | ...793195 | FAL TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 15, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST CHICAGO | IL ROUTE 38 | ...649702 | FAL TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 19, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2020 | OH | 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