SONGBIRD INC is a motor carrier based in HUNTLEY, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3619448. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 12 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SONGBIRD INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 12 drivers, based in Huntley, IL. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OR (3) and WI (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
17.6% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (36.8% of violations); top code 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Kenworth, Van guard, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 94,188 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon (OR) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2024 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87163968 | Feb 26, 2026 | IL | 3 | 57 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87085987 | Feb 17, 2026 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 86625537 | Dec 15, 2025 | NY | 2 | NICHOLS NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 86432820 | Nov 25, 2025 | IN | 3 | VALPARAISO IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86262126 | Nov 7, 2025 | OR | 3 | UMATILLA OR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86077645 | Oct 15, 2025 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85465274 | Aug 10, 2025 | AZ | 2 | PHOENIX AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLMF, 392.16-D | No |
| 85405620 | Aug 1, 2025 | SC | 3 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 85236489 | Jul 15, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85094588 | Jun 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84956926 | Jun 12, 2025 | WI | 2 | HAZEL GREEN WI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 84518445 | Apr 29, 2025 | OR | 3 | HUBBARD OR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 83649674 | Jan 17, 2025 | WI | 2 | HANCOCK WI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83172551 | Nov 14, 2024 | WA | 3 | GRANDVIEW WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 82553348 | Sep 3, 2024 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 82383713 | Aug 13, 2024 | PA | 2 | pa-i-80-wb-mm-56-beaver-twp---wei |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 395.8(d)(9) | No |
| 82538025 | Jul 16, 2024 | IL | 2 | NA |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95(f), 392.2 | No |
| 80597513 | Jan 11, 2024 | WV | 3 | BRUCETON MILLS WV |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2021 | MC1235789 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2021 | MC1235789-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9438271 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP50274E | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957534256 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062412 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2021 | May 10, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 10, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 10, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 10, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 21, 2022
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Jun 3, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| PHOENIX AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| NA | IL | 1 | 0 |
| VALPARAISO IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| NICHOLS NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| HUBBARD OR | OR | 1 | 0 |
| UMATILLA OR | OR | 1 | 0 |
| WOODBURN OR | OR | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(d)(9) | 395.8(d)(9) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1235789
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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