- Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Sep 5, 2023 · Docket MC1399416.
SOW TRUCKING LLC
CHICAGO, IL
SOW TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3844732. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 9 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common (Property). A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
SOW TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Chicago, IL. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 20% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (1) and KY (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 395.8A1-HOSP (HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner and International 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 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 5, 2023 to Nov 8, 2023 (64 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 29, 2022 to Dec 7, 2022 (8 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 30, 2023 to Nov 7, 2023 (69 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85398941 | Jul 30, 2025 | MI | 2 | SB |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 85345517 | Jul 23, 2025 | IN | 3 | LEBANON IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 85100274 | Jul 1, 2025 | KY | 3 | WADDY |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2MI, 392.2RG | No |
| 85007471 | Jun 20, 2025 | OH | 1 | WEST CHESTER OH |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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10 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.4A-DOSU, 392.4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 81372128 | Apr 12, 2024 | IN | 3 | SUNMAN IN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41(a) | No |
| 80984430 | Feb 23, 2024 | WI | 1 | NEW BERLIN WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.11A1-LIL, 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 79994669 | Oct 24, 2023 | IL | 3 | I290 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 390.21T(b) | No |
| 79761246 | Sep 25, 2023 | IN | 3 | I80 WB |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 79074900 | Jul 5, 2023 | MI | 3 | — |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.15(a), 392.2, 391.41(a) | Yes |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | MC1399416 | Common (Property) | REVOKED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 | MC1399416-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Dec 12, 2022 | MC1399416-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Aug 12, 2022 | MC1399416-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-994538-01 | 91X | Apr 14, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-994538-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS135384 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS135384 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS135384 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS132262 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS132262 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2024 | Sep 6, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS132262 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23110484 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 7, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 69 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 30, 2023 to Nov 7, 2023 | |||||
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA964002118 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA964002118 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2022 | Mar 7, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 8 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 29, 2022 to Dec 7, 2022 | |||||
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA960320337 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 14, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Apr 13, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Nov 7, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Nov 6, 2025
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Sep 6, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Nov 7, 2024
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Nov 7, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Nov 8, 2023
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Sep 5, 2023
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Sep 5, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 5, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 64 days (through Nov 8, 2023)
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Aug 30, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Aug 30, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 69 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 7, 2023)
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Mar 7, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Feb 10, 2023
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Dec 5, 2022
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Dec 5, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 29, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Nov 29, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 8 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 7, 2022)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1399416
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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