NEXUS TRANSPORTATION CO
USDOT 4334052 • 460 ALPINE DR, ALGONQUIN, IL, 60102
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-1692512 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA862821399 | ON FILE | Sep 9, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300101073 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300101073 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2025 | Apr 27, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300101073 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2025 | May 28, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA862821399 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300101073 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300101073 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2025 | May 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300101073 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2025 | Apr 27, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1692512 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 13, 2025 | — | 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
5 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87342016 | LONDON | KY | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 87105525 | VAN WERT OH | OH | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 87006826 | I94 W/B @ SARGENT RD | MI | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 85737044 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | VANR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84820107 | ELKHORN WI | WI | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 84406127 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | IA | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.9, 393.45DLPC, 396.17C | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 84341135 | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B | MI | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUDUBON | USTH 10 | ...245332 | NEXUS TRANSPORTATION CO |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records