DFS CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 4164773 • 300 W 60TH ST APT C306, WESTMON, IL, 60559
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-1600985 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 18, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT49589A | ON FILE | Dec 12, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975595748 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975595748 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975595748 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 15, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975595748 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 15, 2023 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975595748 | REPLACED | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT49589A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975595748 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975595748 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975595748 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975595748 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975595748 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1600985 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 |
| MC1600985 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 2023 | — | 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
11 states • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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 (15 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records