FLAMINGO FREIGHT INC
DES PLAINES, IL
FLAMINGO FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in DES PLAINES, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3773323. 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 15 power units and 15 drivers, with 16 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.
FLAMINGO FREIGHT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 15 drivers, based in Des Plaines, IL. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Safety Snapshot
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (2) and MO (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (54.5% of violations); top code 392.22A-D (Emergency warning devices not displayed) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Freightliner, Fruehauf c, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,501 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 19, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 22, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Fruehauf C | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Fruehauf | 2 | |
| Great | 1 |
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87914569 | May 19, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87339134 | Mar 18, 2026 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLMF, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87332962 | Mar 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85846186 | Sep 17, 2025 | MO | 2 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85405331 | Aug 1, 2025 | FL | 3 | JACKSONVILLE FL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84869490 | Jun 3, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 84813651 | May 28, 2025 | OK | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84538028 | Apr 29, 2025 | MO | 2 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.205A-WRBH, 393.55D1-B, 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Yes |
| 84383776 | Apr 8, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84202256 | Mar 22, 2025 | LA | 3 | LACOMBE LA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.22A-D | No |
| 84155260 | Mar 13, 2025 | IN | 3 | WEST HARRISON IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 82885527 | Oct 10, 2024 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82649417 | Sep 6, 2024 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81352129 | Apr 12, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80380096 | Dec 12, 2023 | IL | 3 | I70 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79803486 | Oct 1, 2023 | KY | 2 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK2411002161 | Nov 9, 2024 | OK | 1 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2022 | MC1347922-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 | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100756 | 91X | Feb 28, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300115251 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 5502518-00 | BIPD | Feb 28, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300115251 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 5502518-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA956513580 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2022 | Mar 8, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 4, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2025
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Mar 8, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 14, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| JACKSONVILLE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LACOMBE LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| JOPLIN MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| WILLOW SPRINGS MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1347922
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify FLAMINGO FREIGHT INC
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