NATION FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3469080 • 8150 W 111TH ST STE 7, PALOS HILLS, IL, 60465
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-1134914 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000158 | ON FILE | Aug 14, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000158 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA995953811 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000158 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000158 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000158 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2023 | Apr 8, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000158 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005950856-2 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2022 | Apr 8, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005950856-1 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 8, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2640011 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2020 | Apr 8, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000158 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 4, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000158 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000158 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA995953811 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000158 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005950856-2 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2023 | Apr 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005950856-1 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2022 | Apr 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2640011 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 8, 2021 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1134914 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2025 |
| MC1134914 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2025 |
| MC1134914 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2024 |
| MC1134914 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2023 |
| MC1134914 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2023 |
| MC1134914 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 |
| MC1134914 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 24, 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
39 states • 163 inspections
Violation Summary (108 violations from latest 100 of 163 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | 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:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-UI | Operating a CMV while under the influence of an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol content | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5A3 | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | 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:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS | HOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| 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:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (163 inspections)
Showing 50 of 163
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PALOS HTS | S SOUTHWEST HWY | ...715353 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMARILLO | 1500 NOT REPORTED | ...NL7505 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Nov 4, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CO UNIT ROAD DIST TWP | I-57 | ...NF2056 | Nation Freight Inc |
| Jul 7, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MADISONVILLE | I 0069 | ...UU7930 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Jul 4, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | I 70 AT MP 305 | ...NF2054 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 29, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-100 | ...NL7502 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 15, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rural | I 29 N | ...660867 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 15, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 29 N | ...660867 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 30, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CO 666 - HALFWAY BLVD AT CO 473 - HOPEWELL | ...660867 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Aug 24, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN FELIPE | INTERSTATE 25 | ...NL7502 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 12, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGCREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...NL7453 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 26, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...ND8024 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 3, 2024 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRADLEY | I-77 MP 47.50 | ...NE9808 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Nov 21, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | WARNS RD | ...NF2055 | NATION FREIGHT INC, |
| Jul 5, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUSCOLA TWP | I-57 | ...MT1447 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 12, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | TOATLEY RD | ...ND8022 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| May 18, 2023 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUCUMCARI | I-40 EB MP 335 | ...ME6654 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 28, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I80 | ...MT2797 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 8, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUCSON | I-10@M261 | ...MT2797 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 5, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 61 NEAR MT PLEASANT | ...NL7457 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Aug 1, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 5300 | I-12 | ...ND8019 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Nov 5, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEBRON | CR1050 LITTON LN | ...MT1445 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 11, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEYMOUR | I-65 | ...LH7438 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 17, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PERRYSBURG (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...MT1445 | NATION FREIGHT INC |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events