CLEOPATRA FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3816223 • 10634 S 81ST ST, PALOS HILLS, IL, 60465
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-1379212 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZX8350 | ON FILE | Nov 20, 2024 | Oct 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZX8350 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2024 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-014475 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2023 | Feb 5, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2022 | Jan 9, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2022 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065158 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2022 | Mar 4, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZX8350 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZX8350 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-014475 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2024 | Feb 5, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 9, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065158 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1379212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2025 |
| MC1379212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2024 |
| MC1379212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2024 |
| MC1379212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2023 |
| MC1379212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2023 |
| MC1379212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2023 |
| MC1379212 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2023 |
| MC1379212 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 9, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2023 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Aug 1, 2023 |
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
5 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | 86982989 | SPARTA WI | WI | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8A | No |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 86513755 | LOWELL IN | IN | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.95A1, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86385715 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | IA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2C, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 86327934 | NEWTON WI | WI | Level 2 | HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 5 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95A1, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 85992078 | 90 | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2LV, 392.2MI | No |
| May 23, 2025 | 84794106 | LAFAYETTE IN | IN | Level 3 | CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| May 8, 2025 | 84627189 | I-80 W/B | IL | Level 3 | MONN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9 | No |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 83515664 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | IA | Level 2 | STRI INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 7 | 393.60D, 393.45DLPC, 393.55D1 | Yes |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 83288980 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8 | No |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 81791288 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | Level 3 | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | TERRE HAUTE | N 3RD ST. | ...932531 | CLEOPATRA FREIGHT INC |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records