NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3968153 • 2272 W 95 STREET SUITE 200, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60564
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1482007 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA985983430 | ON FILE | Jan 7, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA985983430 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA985983430 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL002327-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2023 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA971161651 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065585 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985983430 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985983430 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985983430 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL002327-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA971161651 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065585 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1482007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 |
| MC1482007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2024 |
| MC1482007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2023 |
| MC1482007 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 19, 2022 | — | Unknown |
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
29 states • 95 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from 95 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLDL | 2-SLLDL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A3 | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-POS | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (95 inspections)
Showing 50 of 95
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST PETERS | IS 70 | ...HU7281 | NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 13, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTA | KY1039 | ...287306 | NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records