TORPEDO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 3528299 • 16W375 83RD ST STE 13, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527
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-1173682 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0018462 | ON FILE | May 3, 2023 | May 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005763911-2 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005763911-2 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005763911-2 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005763911-2 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2022 | May 3, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005763911-2 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005763911-2 | REPLACED | May 3, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 944650912 | CANCELLED | Dec 7, 2020 | May 3, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0018462 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005763911-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005763911-2 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005763911-2 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005763911-2 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005763911-2 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005763911-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 944650912 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2022 | May 3, 2022 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1173682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2025 |
| MC1173682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2025 |
| MC1173682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2023 |
| MC1173682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2023 |
| MC1173682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2022 |
| MC1173682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2022 |
| MC1173682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 |
| MC1173682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 |
| MC1173682 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC1173682 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 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
22 states • 56 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 56 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | 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:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (56 inspections)
Showing 50 of 56
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARGO | I 94 W | ...757010 | TRANSPORT SVCS TORPEDO |
| Dec 10, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...455470 | TORPEDO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 15, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Dwight | S047 | ...HC9103 | TORPEDO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 10, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTGOMERY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...708302 | TORPEDO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 11, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I95 | ...740623 | TORPEDO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLATHE | I035 | ...455470 | TORPEDO TRANSPORT SERVICE |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records