ATA CARGO INC
USDOT 3984582 • 2624 W CATALPA AVE UNIT 20, CHICAGO, IL, 60625
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-1492952 | REVOKED | Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA865159506 | ON FILE | Oct 31, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300082059 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300082059 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300082059 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2024 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-008417-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-008417-01 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007549-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007549-01 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007549-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-659433-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-303098-00 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-303098-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-303098-00 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970817495 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065584 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2022 | Jun 23, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA865159506 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300082059 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300082059 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-008417-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-008417-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300082059 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007549-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007549-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007549-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-659433-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-303098-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-303098-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970817495 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-303098-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065584 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1492952 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1492952 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC1492952 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2025 |
| MC1492952 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2024 |
| MC1492952 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 |
| MC1492952 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2024 |
| MC1492952 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2024 |
| MC1492952 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2024 |
| MC1492952 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2024 |
| MC1492952 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC1492952 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 13, 2022 | REVOKED | Dec 29, 2025 |
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
30 states • 104 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCAD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D1-BRMMCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 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 (104 inspections)
Showing 50 of 104
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WEST VALLEY CITY | 5600 W LAKE PARK BLVD | ...GP5539 | ATA CARGO INC |
| Dec 24, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ONTARIO | 34.069060/-117.606525 | ...MX6123 | ATA CARGO INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IA 27 N | ...893904 | ATA CARGO INC |
| Apr 17, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST LOUIS | IS 55 | ...HC2084 | ATA CARGO INC |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records