FRANKO FREIGHT INC

USDOT 3576693 • 6560 N HARLEM AVE APT 1, CHICAGO, IL, 60631

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,576,693
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3128049476
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
MCS-150 Mileage
1,180,709
Physical Address
6560 N HARLEM AVE APT 1, CHICAGO, IL, 60631
Mailing Address
6560 N HARLEM AVE APT 1, CHICAGO, IL, 60631-3973
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 1, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1206681ACTIVEUnknownMay 13, 2022

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA948646502ON FILEJun 1, 2022Jun 2, 2025

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA948646502REPLACEDJun 1, 2022Apr 27, 2025
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA948646502CANCELLEDApr 27, 2021Jun 1, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA948646502BIPD/PrimaryJun 2, 2025Jun 2, 2025
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA948646502BIPD/PrimaryApr 27, 2025Apr 27, 2025
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA948646502BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1206681COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 5, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 13, 2022
MC1206681COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 5, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 13, 2022
MC1206681MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 3, 2021Unknown
MC1206681MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 3, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
21%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
40
Violations
32
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

16 states40 inspections

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Violation Summary (32 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (32 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPMEFrame cracked/broken/sagging108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9B3-DFRCLSDriver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments.11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.106(d)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.80vs nat'l 1.80
-1.00 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (40 inspections)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687500304RoadsideSDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableNo
Mar 30, 202687452063SEYMOUR ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.207B-AALPMENo
Mar 12, 202687299220CHESTERTON ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202687208038WANATAH ININLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLIRP, 395.24No
Dec 29, 202586682710RAVENNA OHOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202586503245CHESTERTON ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 23, 202586129668LONDONKYLevel 1VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 10, 202586051253GROVERTOWN ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 3, 202586013107CHESTERTON ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-OALNo
Sep 23, 202585885706STOUGHTON WIWILevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 18, 202585825780RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 12, 202585780333I180 AT REACH RD CITY OF WILLIPALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.95A1No
Aug 14, 202585512631WAUPACA WIWILevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Jun 19, 202585054157DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3396.5B-HWSL, 392.2-SLLED, 392.9B3-DFRCLSYes
Jun 18, 202587461056ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 30, 202584598335MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3383.71H, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG2No
Apr 15, 202584416523LONDONKYLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 8, 202584359468MARION OHOHLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 7, 202584341133NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/BMILevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Mar 31, 202584301349SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LILNo
Mar 11, 202584105503016 - MARION - I-57 N/BILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 2, 202584021495LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 14, 202583881488JANESVILLE WIWILevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 2, 202483317306I-74ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 19, 202483248330OSWEGATCHIE NYNYLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jun 19, 202482510469IONIA SCALE W/BMILevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 11, 202481885780RINGGOLD GAGALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 14, 202481617033I-55ILLevel 3WABA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Mar 25, 202481237094CHESTERTON ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 25, 202481197546I-57ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 19, 202480890401RoadsideILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 24, 202480687160I-94 W/B @ WEST MICHIGAN AVEMILevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER1392.82(a)(1)No
Jan 21, 202480753605HARRISON COUNTYMSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 14, 202379704131KINGSTON (EXIT 19)NYLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1395.22(h)(4)No
Aug 18, 202379444687WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24(d)No
Jun 28, 202379029250SIOUX FALLS POESDLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 27, 202379025744I-70 W/BILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 2, 202378798508#13 I-94 EB PORTERINLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.106(d), 395.24(c)(2)(iii)Yes
May 24, 202378729960RoadsideINLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 395.22(g)No
Apr 6, 202378306750I-65SB SCALES MM#241INLevel 21393.45(b)(2)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 3.6% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 9, 2024INTOW00WABASH124...160004FRANKO FREIGHT INC

Compliance Timeline

5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 27, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 9, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2022
Authority

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