BRTS INC
BRTS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 25 drivers, based in Lemont, IL. Across 43 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 16.3% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 2.40% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 52.9% vs peer 14.3% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BRTS INC (USDOT 3507821) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 2.40% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 52.9% vs peer 14.3% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS& LOGISTICS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3507821/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 52.9% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=41232 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2023-08-23 (1,123 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceINCLINE CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 17, 2024
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS& LOGISTICS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1160078ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 59 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.33% | 13.95% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BRTS INC had 43 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 16.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 6.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
43 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IA (19) and IL (13).
16.3% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 395.8(a) (No drivers record of duty status when one is required) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 41,232 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (31 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 19 | 4 | 21.1% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | May 22, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 25 | |
| Volvo | 23 | |
| Jansteel | 10 | |
| Unknown | 10 | |
| Mack | 5 | |
| Jnst | 4 | |
| Prat | 4 | |
| Pratt | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.38 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 5.90 | 6 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 6.33 | 6 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (59 rows) View all 59 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88668048 | Aug 11, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-ATIS | Yes |
| 88576863 | Jul 30, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88565549 | Jul 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88181380 | Jun 18, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | No |
| 88129516 | Jun 12, 2026 | IA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87940744 | May 22, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87726371 | Apr 29, 2026 | IA | 3 | HWY 20 EB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 82DUMT | No |
| 87701918 | Apr 27, 2026 | IA | 3 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2C | No |
| 87613843 | Apr 18, 2026 | SD | 3 | BERESFORD SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87262404 | Mar 10, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 87150024 | Feb 16, 2026 | IA | 3 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86839679 | Jan 15, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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14 | 395.24C2III, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 86685896 | Dec 29, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-i-88-w/b |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86529263 | Dec 9, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86442916 | Nov 28, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86443107 | Nov 25, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-eb-hwy-20,-jesup |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 86313490 | Nov 12, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-sb-i380,-brandon |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.71H, 392.2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86313542 | Nov 11, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86108737 | Oct 20, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85981209 | Oct 2, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-028---frankfort---i-80-e/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85946378 | Oct 2, 2025 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.48A-BI-SA, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 85641750 | Aug 30, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 85520826 | Aug 14, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-i-57-s/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85458309 | Aug 9, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-80 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85232776 | Jul 15, 2025 | IA | 2 | HIGHWAY 18 EB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9TS, 392.2C | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX004026049 | Nov 11, 2025 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX002460681 | Dec 3, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 letters, 4 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 23, 2023 | MC1160078-B | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
| Jan 23, 2023 | MC1160078-C | Daily Register | Voluntary Revocation | Daily Register → |
| Feb 17, 2022 | MC1160078-C | Daily Register | Reinstatement | Daily Register → |
| Dec 30, 2020 | MC1160078-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-P2205-111066 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 17, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | E380043 | SURETY | — | Aug 17, 2023 | Feb 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85229 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM038693-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 17, 2022 | Feb 17, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM038693-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 17, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM038622-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM038622-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2021 | Feb 17, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA944992034 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 22, 2020 | Feb 9, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 27, 2024
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Feb 27, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 21, 2024insuranceCANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
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Feb 17, 2024insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Feb 14, 2024
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Feb 17, 2023
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Feb 17, 2023insuranceCANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Feb 17, 2022
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Feb 17, 2022insuranceCANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Mar 18, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Feb 17, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Feb 9, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 30, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWELL IN | IN | 10 | 4 |
| I-80 | IL | 3 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 3 | 1 |
| 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HIGHWAY 18 EB | IA | 1 | 1 |
| HWY 20 EB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-55 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 EB AT MP 143 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.24(d) | Improper Head / Auxiliary / Fog lamp aiming | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1160078
common · ACTIVE · MC
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INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS& LOGISTICS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,145 carriers served
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59 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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