MSG-3 LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 3439512 • 2615 OAK ST, RIVER GROVE, IL, 60171
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-1116684 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 012-49-8971 | ON FILE | Jun 22, 2024 | Jun 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9070585 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2023 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE8133000064-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 22, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA959083424 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA959083424 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000223-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2021 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02258819 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2020 | Jun 22, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 012-49-8971 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2025 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9070585 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE8133000064-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA959083424 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000223-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA959083424 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02258819 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2021 | Jun 22, 2021 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1116684 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 |
| MC1116684 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC1116684 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2022 |
| MC1116684 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 2020 | — | 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
7 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | 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 (19 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.950651/-121.303728 | ...LF0161 | MSG-3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 12, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STOCKTON | CHARTER WY/1100ft E of FRESNO AVE | ...297158 | MSG-3 LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 10, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Plainfield Twp | I55 S/B | ...HT1275 | MSG-3 LOGISTICS INC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records