POWER TRANSIT INC
USDOT 3326111 • 1415 OAK BLUFF LANE, LEMONT, IL, 60439
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-1059155 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9104875 | ON FILE | Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 24, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9076939 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01460 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00605 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1057755 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1057755 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 24, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9104875 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9076939 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01460 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00605 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1057755 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1057755 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1059155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2025 |
| MC1059155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2021 |
| MC1059155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2020 |
| MC1059155 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 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
26 states • 84 inspections
Violation Summary (46 violations from 84 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.60A | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (84 inspections)
Showing 50 of 84
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | US 18 E / 180MM EB | ...MZ0434 | POWER TRANSIT INC |
| Dec 21, 2024 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KANSAS CITY | I435 | ...MZ0299 | POWER TRANSIT INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records