VARSITY GROUP INC
USDOT 3635164 • 5330 W FLETCHER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60641
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1246954 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA950653054 | ON FILE | Aug 14, 2024 | Nov 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA950653054 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2022 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA950653054 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA950653054 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA950653054 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA950653054 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1246954 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1246954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 |
| MC1246954 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2021 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2025 |
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
2 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | 83931388 | 242 - INTERSTATE 55 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 83289347 | I-39 NB MP 102 | IL | Level 3 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 83094672 | INTERSTATE 57 | IL | Level 3 | MCKT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 83073493 | US127 S @ JEFFERSON RD | MI | Level 2 | MCOA SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2-SLLIP, 395.8K2-HOSRC, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 82360009 | 242 - INTERSTATE 55 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 82288237 | I-39 | IL | Level 3 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.80(a) | No |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 82256929 | 242 - INTERSTATE 55 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 82538919 | Roadside | IL | Level 3 | EAST SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST CHICAGO | RAILROAD AVENUE | ...429275 | VARSITY GROUP INC |
| Nov 9, 2024 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I335 | ...U36124 | VARSITY GROUP INC |
| Jul 13, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | CHICAGO | I-94N/B | ...M70188 | VARSITY GROUP INC |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records