TEZ CARGO INC

USDOT 3793469 • 235 W THACKER ST, HOFFMAN EST, IL, 60169

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 revoked

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

3,793,469

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Illinois

Phone

3127894196

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

940,162

BOC-3 Agent

#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC

Physical Address

235 W THACKER ST, HOFFMAN EST, IL, 60169

Mailing Address

235 W THACKER ST, HOFFMAN EST, IL, 60169-3351

Contact

Phone: 3127894196

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH

All operating authorities revoked or inactive

This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Sep 25, 2024

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026

Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-1362567	REVOKED	Dec 2, 2024	Dec 2, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026

Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	PK20210076-02	ON FILE	Sep 25, 2024	Nov 25, 2024

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	PK20210076-02	CANCELLED	Feb 2, 2024	Sep 30, 2024
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	PK20210076-02	REPLACED	Feb 2, 2024	Sep 25, 2024
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	PK20210076-00	REPLACED	Feb 2, 2024	Feb 2, 2024
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	AFBIL001736-00	CANCELLED	Nov 10, 2023	Feb 2, 2024
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	AFBIL001736-00	CANCELLED	Sep 6, 2023	Nov 17, 2023
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	AFBIL001736-00	REPLACED	Sep 6, 2023	Nov 10, 2023
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	AFBIL001736-00	REPLACED	May 15, 2023	Sep 6, 2023
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	AFBIL001736-00	CANCELLED	May 15, 2023	Sep 18, 2023
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	AFBIL001736-00	CANCELLED	Apr 7, 2023	May 17, 2023
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	AFBIL001736-00	REPLACED	Feb 2, 2023	Apr 7, 2023
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	AFBIL001736-00	CANCELLED	Feb 2, 2023	Apr 18, 2023
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA955831211	CANCELLED	Feb 7, 2022	Jan 30, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
CANCEL	TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY	PK20210076-02	BIPD/Primary	Nov 25, 2024	Nov 25, 2024
TERM/CANCL	TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY	PK20210076-02	BIPD/Primary	Sep 30, 2024	Sep 30, 2024
TERM/REPL	TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY	PK20210076-02	BIPD/Primary	Sep 25, 2024	Sep 25, 2024
CANCEL	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	AFBIL001736-00	BIPD/Primary	Feb 2, 2024	Feb 2, 2024
TERM/REPL	TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY	PK20210076-00	BIPD/Primary	Feb 2, 2024	Feb 2, 2024
TERM/CANCL	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	AFBIL001736-00	BIPD/Primary	Nov 17, 2023	Nov 17, 2023
TERM/REPL	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	AFBIL001736-00	BIPD/Primary	Nov 10, 2023	Nov 10, 2023
TERM/CANCL	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	AFBIL001736-00	BIPD/Primary	Sep 18, 2023	Sep 18, 2023
TERM/REPL	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	AFBIL001736-00	BIPD/Primary	Sep 6, 2023	Sep 6, 2023
CANCEL	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	AFBIL001736-00	BIPD/Primary	May 17, 2023	May 17, 2023
TERM/CANCL	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	AFBIL001736-00	BIPD/Primary	Apr 18, 2023	Apr 18, 2023
TERM/REPL	KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY	AFBIL001736-00	BIPD/Primary	Apr 7, 2023	Apr 7, 2023
CANCEL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA955831211	BIPD/Primary	Jan 30, 2023	Jan 30, 2023

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
Authority	Docket	Reason	Date
COMMON	MC-1362567	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC1362567	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Sep 3, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Sep 26, 2024
MC1362567	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 8, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Feb 5, 2024
MC1362567	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 23, 2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 13, 2023
MC1362567	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Aug 22, 2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Sep 7, 2023
MC1362567	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 20, 2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 17, 2023
MC1362567	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Mar 22, 2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Apr 10, 2023
MC1362567	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 3, 2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Feb 3, 2023
MC1362567	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Feb 28, 2022	REVOKED	Dec 2, 2024

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

12 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

25.0%

Above nat'l avg (23.4%)

Driver OOS %

3.1%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

17 states • 32 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (64 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (64 violations from 32 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	11	2	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	8	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)	Tire-ply or belt material exposed	4	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	3	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)	395.8(e)(1)	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.71(h)	License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required	2	0	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)(3)	Cargo securement - logs	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)	Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(12)	395.8(f)(12)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.15(g)(2)	395.15(g)(2)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)	Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)	Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.53(b)	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)	Cargo securement - logs	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT	HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL	Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)	Failing to secure vehicle equipment	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(h)	Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(a)	Cargo securement - tiedown damaged	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

+1.6 pts above avg

Driver OOS Rate

3.1%vs nat'l 6.7%

-3.6 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

2.00vs nat'l 1.80

+0.20 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (32 inspections)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Jan 15, 2025	83642398	CACHE CREEK SCALES	CA	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 9, 2024	82873167	CASCADE LOCKS OR	OR	Level 3	TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 8, 2024	82856188	ASHLAND OR	OR	Level 2	REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER	7	393.75(a)(1), 393.75(c), 393.110(b)(3)	Yes
Oct 2, 2024	82969705	CORDELIA IF	CA	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 18, 2024	82698438	BILLINGS MT	MT	Level 2	REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75(c)	No
Sep 9, 2024	82620828	Roadside	IA	Level 3	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2, 395.8(f)(12), 395.8(e)(1)	No
Sep 7, 2024	82609967	01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL	IA	Level 3	TRAO SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2, 396.17(c)	No
Sep 6, 2024	82594542	FORT HILL OR	OR	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.75(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3)	Yes
Aug 15, 2024	82406663	I 57 SB MP 47	IL	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	395.15(g)(2), 395.22(h)(2)	No
Jul 27, 2024	82256411	01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL	IA	Level 3	TRAO SEMI-TRAILER	2	396.17(c), 383.71(h)	No
Jul 26, 2024	82242608	I-74	IL	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 23, 2024	82233936	CROWN POINT IN	IN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	395.30(b)(1)	No
Jul 20, 2024	82169598	SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY	OK	Level 1	TRAO SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.47(e), 393.53(b)	No
Jul 8, 2024	82059314	Roadside	NC	Level 2	TRAO SEMI-TRAILER	4	396.17(c), 393.9(a), 393.110(b)	Yes
Jul 5, 2024	82072724	Roadside	IL	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	395.8(e)(1), 393.9(a)	No
Jul 2, 2024	82038836	CORDELIA IF	CA	Level 1	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 1, 2024	82029088	COTTONWOOD IF	CA	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Jun 6, 2024	81802959	WOODBURN OR	OR	Level 2	TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER	10	393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT	No
May 27, 2024	81726369	WINNEMUCCA	NV	Level 2	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 12, 2024	81647560	WORTHINGTON	MN	Level 1	MANAC SEMI-TRAILER	5	393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 392.9(a)(2)	Yes
May 9, 2024	81615446	LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.83(h), 396.5(b), 393.45	Yes
May 6, 2024	81543163	ROADSIDE	LA	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 27, 2024	81544848	033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B	IL	Level 2	MANAC SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2, 393.9(a)	No
Mar 20, 2024	81191819	MENOKEN ND	ND	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 24, 2024	80996206	HELPER UT	UT	Level 3	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Feb 14, 2024	80863577	LA GRANDE - 2 MI W LA GRANDE	OR	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.75(a)(3), 393.104(a), 393.11	Yes
Jan 8, 2024	80592987	1100 N SAM HOUSTON	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.9(a)	No
Dec 11, 2023	80430143	GRAPEVINE IF	CA	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Oct 25, 2023	80020745	I380 NB MM 14.9 COVINGTON TWP	PA	Level 3	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 17, 2023	79939923	H-STURBRIDGE	MA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	5	393.9(a)	Yes
Jul 11, 2023	79121187	242 - INTERSTATE 55	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 10, 2023	79126916	DESERT HILLS IF	CA	Level 2	MNTR SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2, 393.9(a)	Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

23 total · 21.7% OOS

2024-042025-01

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL2

033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B1

DESERT HILLS IF1 · 1 OOS

CACHE CREEK SCALES1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance42 · 10 OOS

Hours of Service10 · 1 OOS

Unsafe Driving10 · 1 OOS

Driver Fitness2

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 3 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Aug 12, 2025	LA	INJURY	1	RURAL	I-49	...226496	TEZ CARGO INC
Oct 28, 2023	TX	INJURY	1	HOUSTON	S 2500 SOUTHWEST FWY	...NL5816	TEZ CARGO INC
Jun 24, 2023	IL	INJURY	1	SCHAUMBURG	W WISE RD	...KW1742	TEZ CARGO INC