NATIONAL CARGO INC
USDOT 3627548 • 240 E LAKE ST SUITE 304, ADDISON, IL, 60101
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-1241521 | REVOKED | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA980992340 | ON FILE | May 10, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL000455-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL000455-02 | REPLACED | May 21, 2023 | Apr 8, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL000455-02 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2023 | May 21, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL000455-01 | REPLACED | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2023 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL000455-00 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2021 | May 21, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA980992340 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL000455-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL000455-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL000455-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL000455-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2023 | May 21, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL000455-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1241521 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1241521 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2024 |
| MC1241521 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2022 |
| MC1241521 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 26, 2021 | REVOKED | Aug 5, 2024 |
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 • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (41 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102(a)(1)(i) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 (42 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAIRVIEW | I-40 | ...T50247 | NATIONAL CARGO INC |
| Jul 11, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAVENPORT | I 80 E | ...HE6649 | NATIONAL CARGO INC |
| Apr 13, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLENDON TWP | 72ND | ...145805 | NATIONAL CARGO INC |
| Mar 30, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORRIGAN | N 700 HOME ST | ...GE8622 | NATIONAL CARGO INC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records