NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 3968153 • 2272 W 95 STREET SUITE 200, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60564

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
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
3,968,153
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8479574792
Power Units (MCS-150)
25
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
MCS-150 Mileage
9,074,000
Physical Address
2272 W 95 STREET SUITE 200, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60564
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 7, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1482007ACTIVEUnknownMay 14, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA985983430ON FILEJan 7, 2025May 13, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA985983430CANCELLEDJan 7, 2025May 15, 2025
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA985983430REPLACEDSep 11, 2024Jan 7, 2025
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTIEIL002327-00CANCELLEDSep 11, 2023Sep 11, 2024
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA971161651CANCELLEDJun 30, 2023Sep 11, 2023
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKMC1065585REPLACEDDec 9, 2022Jun 30, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA985983430BIPD/PrimaryMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA985983430BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA985983430BIPD/PrimaryJan 7, 2025Jan 7, 2025
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTIEIL002327-00BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2024Sep 11, 2024
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA971161651BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2023Sep 11, 2023
TERM/REPLAMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYKMC1065585BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1482007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 18, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 14, 2025
MC1482007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 29, 2024
MC1482007COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 6, 2023
MC1482007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 19, 2022Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
42%

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

Inspections
95
Violations
101
19 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.6%
Driver OOS %
2.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
25
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
3
Feb
10
Mar
7
Apr
8
May
3
Jun
7
Jul
4
Aug
3
Sep
7
Oct
1
Nov
6
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 95 of 95 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

29 states95 inspections

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 95 inspections)

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 95 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2DIMOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:2-SLLDL2-SLLDL10
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130C-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.51A-SINCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.5A3Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV11Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:392.4A-POSUse of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11(b)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(a)Emergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.06vs nat'l 1.80
-0.74 below avg

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

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Inspection History (95 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 11, 202687551089RoadsideALLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER12-SLLDLNo
Mar 30, 202687452271LOUISVILLEKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Mar 12, 202687301574RoadsideOKLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 11, 202687016001CORBINKYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Feb 5, 202686975260LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLNo
Feb 4, 202687011595ALLEGANY NYNYLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 30, 202686934849JOPLIN MOMOLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 23, 202586665845IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.78No
Dec 22, 202586628002MENA ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 18, 202586604064I-35 NB / HEFNEROKLevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Dec 15, 202586587014ROOTSTOWN OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-INATNo
Dec 11, 202586570530RoadsideMILevel 3UNK SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Dec 8, 202586548897CONCORDIA MOMOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 18, 202586349152CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 2LOAD KING SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLIRPNo
Oct 28, 202586202387KENOSHA WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 15, 202586072680RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 11, 202586046820HARRISON COMSLevel 3XPLO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 11, 202586034494LAT:31 30' 18.72NTXLevel 2XLST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 10, 202586034323RoadsideTXLevel 2ALPH SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 9, 202586019111GOLD RUN AREACALevel 3TRLK SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 1, 202585963347LONDON ARARLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 24, 202585878487ROCK PORT MOMOLevel 2KALYN CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 14, 202585775421WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Sep 1, 202585666197DELPHOS OHOHLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Aug 23, 202585591968NORTH LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 3TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Aug 19, 202585541241RAYNE LALALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLED, 396.17C-PINo
Aug 13, 202585499513FINDLAY OHOHLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 8, 202585448758MOUNT VERNON MOMOLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER2396.3A1-F, 393.47A-BCFSBDYes
Jul 26, 202585335877LOCKESBURG ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 22, 202585285115LONDONKYLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR7393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.53BYes
Jul 15, 202585226259ST GENEVIEVE MOMOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Jul 8, 20258516811445 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GRIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2C, 395.8No
Jul 7, 202585153371I-90ILLevel 3XLSP SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 2, 202585127239HEATH OHOHLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Jul 1, 202585121843VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 11, 202584971560PERRYVILLE MDMDLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 7, 202584903057I-90ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2LVNo
Jun 3, 202584869567YOUNGSTOWN OHOHLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
May 30, 202584858517SELAH WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 29, 202584844871US 82 WB 602TXLevel 2ALPH SEMI-TRAILER2393.207A, 393.48AYes
May 28, 202584802836SB I-69 @ MM 42MILevel 2FONTA SCHOOL BUS2393.9A-LIL, 393.130C-CHVEYes
May 23, 202584820321CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 1TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER5393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BALRYes
May 23, 202584776817HOPE ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 22, 202584767335RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4396.17C, 392.2DIM, 395.8ENo
May 5, 202584605033US77 RIVIERA SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55E, 392.2RGNo
May 5, 202584578951MIDDLETOWN DEDELevel 2XL SPECIAL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 25, 202584493848H-MILLBURY TANDEM LOTMALevel 2SPECI SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Apr 24, 202584510370LOWELL ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45A-BHTIJ, 393.55E-BYes
Apr 23, 202584529615WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Apr 10, 202584369419CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

86 total · 15.1% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 17, 2025MOTOW00ST PETERSIS 70...HU7281NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC
Nov 13, 2023KYTOW00SPARTAKY1039...287306NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC

Compliance Timeline

9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 17, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 14, 2025
Authority
May 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 13, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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