CARGO NOW INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARGO NOW INC (USDOT 3631086) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): ELENA BEJAN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3631086/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93861 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +3 (8 → 11) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +3 (8 → 11) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 26, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1243950ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.52% | 4.76% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CARGO NOW INC is a motor carrier based in JOLIET, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3631086. 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 11 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CARGO NOW INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, based in Joliet, IL. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (3) and MN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.8% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (72.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,861 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 8 11FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 8 11FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 18 | |
| Volvo | 12 | |
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Fontaine | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.88 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 6.50 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 4.85 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88394347 | Jul 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88343687 | Jul 7, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88295538 | Jun 30, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 87756627 | May 2, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 87723085 | Apr 30, 2026 | OR | 2 | ASHLAND OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87687430 | Apr 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLML | No |
| 87498768 | Apr 3, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87446484 | Mar 24, 2026 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87272824 | Mar 12, 2026 | AL | 3 | COTTONDALE AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87198682 | Feb 26, 2026 | IN | 3 | SOUTH BEND IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87041957 | Feb 12, 2026 | ME | 3 | me-pittsfield---scales-nb |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.51A-SOUT | Yes |
| 86874085 | Jan 23, 2026 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 86872836 | Jan 22, 2026 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86311946 | Nov 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-s |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85741489 | Sep 6, 2025 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85042703 | Jun 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | WORTHINGTON MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84961279 | Jun 11, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84779427 | May 24, 2025 | SD | 3 | WHITE LAKE SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84312738 | Apr 2, 2025 | OH | 3 | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83000899 | Oct 24, 2024 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82556372 | Aug 30, 2024 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82157203 | Jul 16, 2024 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 393.45(d) | Yes |
| 81527221 | May 5, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81083305 | Mar 12, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
GREAT DANE TRAILERS SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0253580103 | Dec 17, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | MC1243950-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA1658424 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 26, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0512776271 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2024 | Feb 26, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289371-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 22, 2023 | Jun 24, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289371-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 22, 2023 | Jun 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA949275734 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2021 | Dec 22, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA949275734 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2021 | Dec 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 24, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Jun 20, 2024
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Jun 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Dec 25, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 22, 2023
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Dec 22, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 28, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| COTTONDALE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 1 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| SOUTH BEND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| HAMMOND LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1243950
common · ACTIVE · MC
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MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
BOC-3 process agent · 108,819 carriers served
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24 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify CARGO NOW INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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