BISON LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 3719812 • 1934 CAMBRIDGE STE 4A, PALATINE, IL, 60074
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-1319762 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 30, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300140003 | ON FILE | Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300140003 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-9454743-00 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2024 | Apr 17, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-412767-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-412767-01 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-412767-01 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-04934-22 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952791418 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300140003 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300140003 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-9454743-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-412767-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-412767-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-04934-22 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-412767-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952791418 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1319762 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2024 |
| MC1319762 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2023 |
| MC1319762 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 22, 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
15 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (26 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Not Reported | I070KTA | ...UG6082 | BISON LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 28, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0076 W | ...ML2511 | BISON LOGISTICS INC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records