RIO CARRIERS INC
USDOT 3953893 • 1485 DEARBORN CT, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL, 60056
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1472366 | REVOKED | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA988451784 | ON FILE | Jan 23, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA988451784 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA988451784 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-IL-19-S0343593-00 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08884948 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08884948 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2023 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000402-00 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065532 | REPLACED | Oct 26, 2022 | Feb 2, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988451784 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988451784 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2025 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA988451784 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-IL-19-S0343593-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08884948 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08884948 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2024 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000402-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065532 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1472366 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1472366 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1472366 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2025 |
| MC1472366 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 28, 2024 | REVOKED | Dec 3, 2025 |
| MC1472366 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2024 |
| MC1472366 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 |
| MC1472366 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 2022 | REVOKED | Oct 16, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSHE | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.14 | Driving in hazardous conditions | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95(a) | Violating airbrake restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | 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:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 35 NB 202MM | ...MF3366 | RIO CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 24, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD TWP | I-295 | ...232728 | RIO CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CISCO | NOT REPORTED | ...LW4318 | RIO CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 11, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUCKEYE | I-10@M118 | ...UJ0873 | RIO CARRIERS INC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records