BONANZA CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 3655676 • 14 W CASS ST STE E, JOLIET, IL, 60432
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1261796 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 24, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA860402763 | ON FILE | Sep 26, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA860402763 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA860402763 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08882642 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2022 | Jul 20, 2025 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL202151-01 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | CAL202151-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2021 | Jan 20, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA860402763 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA860402763 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA860402763 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08882642 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2025 | Jul 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL202151-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL202151-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2022 | Jan 20, 2022 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1261796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2025 |
| MC1261796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 |
| MC1261796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2022 |
| MC1261796 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 20, 2021 | — | Unknown |
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
43 states • 568 inspections
Violation Summary (135 violations from latest 100 of 568 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 10 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 10 | 10 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:17C-PI | 17C-PI | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPD | 8E-HOSPD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:55E-B | 55E-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:171.2K-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (568 inspections)
Showing 50 of 568
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BAINBRIDGE | PAT RADY WAY | ...283909 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 25, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKFORT | I-65 | ...MT9093 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 15, 2026 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTON | RTE 90 EB X 123 | ...492473 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...139540 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 8, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CO UNIT ROAD DIST TWP #1 | I-57 | ...448167 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 1, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 NB | ...191494 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Sep 5, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | 85 | ...946588 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Aug 23, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS | MM10.7 I465 SB | ...933550 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Aug 18, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOMBARD | W NORTH AVE | ...KB5947 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Apr 29, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I65 | ...191494 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Apr 16, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | INTERSTATE 0376 W | ...010162 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Apr 14, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRAZIERS BOTTOM | US RT 035 MP 16 | ...283824 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Apr 5, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 70 | ...KB5867 | BONANZA CARRIERS |
| Mar 28, 2025 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTHSIDE | US RT 035 | ...283854 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Mar 6, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | 137 I65 NB | ...040527 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I70 WB | ...283824 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Feb 15, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUTLER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...600378 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Feb 4, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS | I55 | ...KS0210 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Feb 4, 2025 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I 75 NB MM 348 | ...986013 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | THORNTOWN | I 65 | ...KB5836 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 5, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GASTON | 69 | ...197765 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Dec 29, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONROE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...KB5926 | BONANZA CARRIERS |
| Dec 5, 2024 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-470 | ...283858 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Oct 7, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITEFORD TWP | S US 23 | ...938616 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
| Aug 12, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHFIELD | IR 77 | ...917422 | BONANZA CARRIERS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events