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BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC

USDOT 569614 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: CATRINA RAMIREZ Company officer 2: NICK URSO / MARTHA TORRES General Freight Household Goods Building Materials Liquids / Gases Intermodal Containers Chemicals +3 more Based in MCCOOK, IL Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jan 1, 2000
Policy effective · Jul 1, 2025
Review these
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
  • Prior insurance gap · 29 days Dec 3, 1999 → Jan 1, 2000
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: CATRINA RAMIREZ
Company officer 2: NICK URSO / MARTHA TORRES
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Building Materials, Liquids / Gases
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC (USDOT 569614)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): CATRINA RAMIREZ (Company officer); NICK URSO / MARTHA TORRES (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
  • Prior insurance gap · 29 days — Dec 3, 1999 → Jan 1, 2000
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/569614/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 2.8% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 17.8% (worse). n=6029 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 569614
In FMCSA records since Jul 20, 1994 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer CATRINA RAMIREZ
Company officer 2 NICK URSO / MARTHA TORRES
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Building Materials, Liquids / Gases, Intermodal Containers, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages
Fleet size 155 units
Drivers 150
Annual mileage 13,000,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (708) 924-9093
Email: [email protected]
Physical
8600 JOLIET RD
MCCOOK, IL 60525
Mailing
8600 JOLIET RD
MCCOOK, IL 60525
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 569614
In FMCSA records since Jul 20, 1994 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 13,000,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6% vs 23.4% +5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.8% vs 6.7% -3.9 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.08 vs 1.80 -0.72
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 24 131 0
Trailers 0 73 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 148 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 2 2 4
Tow-away 1 2 2 5
Crash reports 1 2 2 5

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 188 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 105 105 1
OOS inspections 3 9 0
OOS percentage 2.86% 8.57% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
155
Drivers
150
Inspections
188
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
28.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
5
148 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC is a corporation based in MCCOOK, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 569614. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 155 power units and 150 drivers, with 188 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC is a large fleet, operating 155 power units and 150 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in McCook, IL. Across 110 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.7% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

110 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 64% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (48) and GA (16), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

12.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (37.1% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 19 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 155 power units (large fleet) and 150 drivers; Freightliner, CIMC, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.6% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 6,029 ACTIVE carriers operating 77–233 power units (±50% of this carrier's 155 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.5%
Median across 6,029 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
28.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.8%
Median across 6,029 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 3, 1999 to Jan 1, 2000 (29 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 45 2 4.4% Jul 17, 2026
Indiana (IN) 14 3 21.4% Mar 10, 2026
Georgia (GA) 13 2 15.4% Mar 20, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 11 3 27.3% Apr 15, 2026
Florida (FL) 9 0 0.0% Jul 16, 2026
Michigan (MI) 3 0 0.0% Apr 23, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 3 0 0.0% Oct 8, 2025
Alabama (AL) 2 1 50.0% Feb 19, 2025
Iowa (IA) 2 1 50.0% Feb 4, 2025
Texas (TX) 2 0 0.0% May 12, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Jun 25, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 61
Volvo 38
Kenworth 38
CIMC 34
Hyundai Translead 11
Peterbilt 11
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.05 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 13 — 0.74 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 26 — 1.96 2 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 19 — 5.15 5 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (188 rows) View all 188 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88456809 Jul 17, 2026 IL 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL 54666Z · 1XKTDB9X7WJ771107
0 — No
88435964 Jul 16, 2026 FL 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE680C · 1FUJHTDV5PLNY0528
2 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLS1 No
88266785 Jun 26, 2026 IL 2 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1239479 · 4V4NC9EH9EN157332
0 — No
88242237 Jun 24, 2026 IL 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL 52875TZ · 1XKAD49X38J224860
0 — No
88222330 Jun 23, 2026 IL 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL 51070Z · 4V4NC9TJ14N354032
0 — No
88173199 Jun 15, 2026 IL 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL 56955Z · 4V4NC9TJ3BN533704
0 — No
87943244 May 21, 2026 IL 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL 68813Z · 1FUYSZYB6YLA89618
0 — No
87903281 May 18, 2026 IL 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL 53440Z · 4V4NC9TH76N415433
0 — No
87853170 May 12, 2026 TX 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R625678 · 1FUJHHDR4PLUJ7417
0 — No
87673933 Apr 23, 2026 MI 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WI 29968Z · 1XPBDP9X1ND778456
2 2-SLLS3, 24D-ELDPT No
87673446 Apr 21, 2026 IL 3 I-294 N/B
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF67HD · 1XKYDP9X2LJ395639
0 — No
87603797 Apr 15, 2026 WI 3 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1099454 · 1XPCDP9X2MD755481
1 16-D No
87554468 Apr 10, 2026 IL 2 I-55 N/B
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWY0956 · 1XPBDP9X6PD870536
1 — No
87354248 Mar 20, 2026 GA 3 TY TY GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE615C · 1FUJHHDR1NLNR3712
7 395.24, 392.2-SLLS2 No
87347192 Mar 18, 2026 WI 2 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P881821 · 1FUJA6DE24LN25133
2 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLSR No
87307407 Mar 14, 2026 WI 2 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF66HD · 1XKYDP9X0LJ395638
1 393.45D-B No
87300076 Mar 10, 2026 IN 3 CROWN POINT IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWZ7275 · 1XKYD49X5SJ375155
1 392.2-SLLLR No
87223457 Mar 2, 2026 IN 1 LOWELL IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1054853 · 3AKJGLBG3ESFZ0969
2 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B No
87210415 Mar 2, 2026 WI 1 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWV8308 · 3HSDZAPR4PN577849
3 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
86923285 Jan 28, 2026 IL 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL 62702Z · 3AKJGEBG4ESFN9970
1 395.8K2 No
86812723 Jan 13, 2026 WI 2 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXB9257 · 1XPBD49X8SD758330
5 393.9A-LTSI, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LHWS Yes
86787753 Jan 13, 2026 FL 3 YULEE FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA P358CI · 1FUJHTDV8NLNR3416
0 — No
86754767 Jan 7, 2026 GA 3 POOLER GA
Scania MOTOR COACH
AZ 2026668 · YS2K6X200R1926416
1 392.2-SLLCP No
86745769 Jan 6, 2026 WI 2 RAYMOND WI
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1178628 · 4V4NC9TG74N359675
2 393.55C1-B, 393.60D No
86726674 Dec 31, 2025 IL 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF67HD · 1XKYDP9X2LJ395639
0 — No
Recent Crashes (148 rows) View all 148 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX004121651 Jan 28, 2026 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX004121503 Dec 12, 2025 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0010111799 Nov 5, 2025 GA 0 2 Yes No Injury
IN0904600655 Oct 25, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003601526 Oct 21, 2024 IL 0 2 Yes No Injury
ILX003244830 Nov 20, 2023 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009191154 Jul 24, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003057171 Jun 19, 2023 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003068751 Jun 16, 2023 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003007125 Mar 27, 2023 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2301350868 Feb 16, 2023 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0230460188 Feb 15, 2023 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0008890464 Feb 6, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002816832 Nov 3, 2022 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL2533459102 Oct 25, 2022 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX002703432 Jul 24, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002639935 May 26, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002521163 Jan 21, 2022 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX002485880 Dec 23, 2021 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILU190322536 Nov 29, 2021 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILX002425753 Nov 1, 2021 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002381989 Sep 22, 2021 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002181563 Mar 10, 2021 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002172727 Feb 15, 2021 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002152318 Dec 27, 2020 IL 0 3 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC278215
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC278215 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (47 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT43102A 91X $1,000,000 Jul 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY TI TS CA0001511 01 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2025 Feb 1, 2025 REPLACED
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY TI TS CA0001511 02 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 REPLACED
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY TI TS CA0001511 01 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2025 Feb 9, 2025 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY TI TS CA0001511 01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 7, 2025 Feb 9, 2025 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY TI TS CA0001511 01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 7, 2025 Feb 1, 2025 REPLACED
TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY TI TS CA0001511 01 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2024 Jan 7, 2025 REPLACED
TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY TI TS CA0001511 00 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2023 Feb 1, 2024 CANCELLED
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. LNG22BE0201-00 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2022 Feb 1, 2023 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZE9230 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2020 Feb 1, 2022 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF006979 BIPD/Primary — Jul 8, 2019 Feb 1, 2020 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF006940 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2018 Jul 8, 2019 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 0 251 836 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2013 Feb 1, 2018 CANCELLED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP 9880875 01 BIPD/Primary — May 15, 2012 Feb 1, 2013 CANCELLED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP 9880875 01 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2012 May 15, 2012 CANCELLED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP 9880530 01 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2011 Feb 1, 2012 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-9508L960-TIL-11 CARGO — Feb 1, 2011 Feb 18, 2018 CANCELLED
HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY CIM00000085555E CARGO — Feb 1, 2010 Feb 1, 2011 REPLACED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP 9880176 01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2010 Feb 1, 2011 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2084088084 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2009 Jan 11, 2010 REPLACED
CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY BAP167785 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2009 Jan 11, 2009 REPLACED
CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY BAP167785 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2009 Feb 11, 2009 CANCELLED
HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY CIM0000006921B CARGO — Jan 11, 2009 Feb 1, 2010 REPLACED
HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY CIM0000006921B CARGO — Jan 11, 2009 Aug 11, 2010 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2084088084 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2009 Feb 5, 2010 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 9, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jan 7, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Feb 1, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 31, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Feb 1, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
  8. Jan 27, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Feb 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Feb 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jul 9, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Jul 8, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Feb 18, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  14. Feb 1, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  15. Jan 29, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Feb 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Jan 29, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. May 15, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  19. Apr 25, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Feb 1, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Jan 24, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  22. Feb 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Feb 1, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Jan 24, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  25. Aug 11, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Feb 5, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  27. Feb 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Jan 11, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  29. Feb 11, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Jan 14, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Jan 11, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  32. Jan 11, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. Dec 31, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  34. Feb 15, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  35. Feb 15, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  36. Oct 3, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  37. Mar 4, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  38. Feb 16, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  39. Feb 15, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  40. Feb 3, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-94 IL 13 0
PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI WI 8 2
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR GA 5 1
I74 IL 4 2
I-80 IL 4 0
LOWELL IN IN 4 3
JASPER FL FL 3 0
DARIEN GA GA 3 1
VALDOSTA GA GA 3 1
80 IL 3 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 28 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 20 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 15 4
172.519 Placard does not meet specifications Hazardous Materials 9 8
395.24(c)(2)(iii) Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Hours of Service 7 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 4 2
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 4 4
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 3 0
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How to verify BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC

Is BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 569614 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC's safety rating? ▾
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC had? ▾
188 roadside inspections are on file for BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC based? ▾
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8600 JOLIET RD, MCCOOK, Illinois 60525. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC have valid operating authority? ▾
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC operate? ▾
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC self-reports 155 power units and 150 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC had any crashes? ▾
148 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

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NHTSA

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EIA

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