CARDENAS BROTHERS INC
USDOT 3605303 • 1632 N MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60639
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
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
3,605,303
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7739310541
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
60,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1632 N MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60639
Mailing Address
1632 N MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60639-3918
Contact
Phone: 7739310541
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 10, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1226067 | REVOKED | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM051288-03 | ON FILE | Mar 10, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM051288-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2024 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM051288-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Mar 10, 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM051288-01 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM051288-01 | REPLACED | May 15, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM051288-01 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM051288-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA949663350 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2021 | Mar 10, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM051288-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM051288-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM051288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2024 | Mar 10, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM051288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM051288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM051288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM051288-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA949663350 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1226067 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1226067 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2025 |
| MC1226067 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2024 |
| MC1226067 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2021 | REVOKED | Jan 13, 2026 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
7%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
3
Violations
5
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 3 of 3 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 3 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (5 violations from 3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Inspection History (3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2025 | 83583512 | PORTAGE IN | IN | Level 2 | MITSUBISHI STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 391.41A-MCPC, 393.106D-C | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82910644 | I-80 | IL | Level 3 | MIFU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
| May 3, 2023 | 78519345 | I-80 | IL | Level 1 | MIFU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
2 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-102025-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
I-802
PORTAGE IN1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jan 7, 2026
InsuranceInsurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Sep 20, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Aug 17, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Jun 13, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
May 15, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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StationI-80
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StationPORTAGE IN
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