CAR-DALE TRANSPORTATION LTD
USDOT 647808 • 11 BRIGHAM RD N, EMO, ON, P0W 1E0
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-546413 | REVOKED | Oct 22, 2008 | Oct 22, 2008 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2015548 | ON FILE | Jan 4, 2017 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321-850040 | ON FILE | Oct 2, 2008 | Jan 18, 2012 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | T32313 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2015548 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 4, 2017 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-850039 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2008 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-850039 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2008 | Oct 22, 2008 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321-850040 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 2008 | Oct 22, 2008 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-850039 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | R32207 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 87LST623047 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2015548 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2015548 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2017 | Jan 4, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-850040 | CARGO | Jan 18, 2012 | Jan 18, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2008 | Oct 22, 2008 |
| NAMECHG | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-850040 | CARGO | Oct 22, 2008 | Oct 22, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 87LST623047 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T32313 | BIPD | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | R32207 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-546413 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC546413 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 30, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC546413 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 13, 2006 | REVOKED | Oct 22, 2008 |
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
7 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (41 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH BEND | STATE ROAD 2 | ...641822 | CAR-DALE TRANSPORTATION LTD |
| Feb 27, 2024 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARGO | 0029 | ...641822 | CAR-DALE TRANSPORTATION LTD |
| Oct 4, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COTTON | USTH 53 | ...814766 | CAR-DALE TRANSPORTATION LTD |
| Sep 9, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2009 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records