SPICE VENTURES LLC
USDOT 3340908 • 636 S RIVER RD #101D, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
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-1066309 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | HIC80821-240 | ON FILE | Jun 13, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | HIC80821-240 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24081501 | CANCELLED | Dec 24, 2024 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24081501 | CANCELLED | Nov 5, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24081501 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | 3340908 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA982245838 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA973662059 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA973662059 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA973662059 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA971951800 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2022 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2021 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA951494824 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060091 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-240 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-240 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081501 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081501 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081501 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982245838 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | 3340908 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA973662059 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA973662059 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA973662059 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA971951800 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA951494824 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1060091 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1066309 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2025 |
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2024 |
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2024 |
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2024 |
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2024 |
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2024 |
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2023 |
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2023 |
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2023 |
| MC1066309 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 31, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1066309 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2021 |
| MC1066309 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 2020 | REVOKED | Aug 23, 2022 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (91 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 33 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.25E | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(g)(3) | 390.21T(g)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H-CDPHC | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (35 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.7607 -111.1636 | ...UB4192 | SPICE VENTURES LLC |
| Dec 14, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAREDO | 11500 BOB BULLOCK LOOP | ...UB4192 | SPICE VENTURES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events