LOON TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3558718 • 211 SUXXEX COURT, NORTH AURORA, IL, 60542
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1194459 | REVOKED | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC25012389 | ON FILE | Jan 23, 2025 | May 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978005228 | CANCELLED | May 30, 2024 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978005228 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978005228 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-391870-00 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-391870-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-391870-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1064162 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1064162 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1064162 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1064162 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1064162 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA946843057 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2021 | Mar 3, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC25012389 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2025 | May 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978005228 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2025 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978005228 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978005228 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-391870-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-391870-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-391870-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1064162 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1064162 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1064162 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA946843057 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1064162 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1064162 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1194459 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1194459 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2025 |
| MC1194459 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2024 |
| MC1194459 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2024 |
| MC1194459 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2023 |
| MC1194459 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 11, 2021 | REVOKED | May 27, 2025 |
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
24 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (81 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 4 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...515860 | LOON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 5, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.921319/-120.830878 | ...KH4607 | LOON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 17, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-70 | ...FS8518 | LOON TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records