SIGEL EQUIPMENT CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SIGEL EQUIPMENT CO INC (USDOT 71197) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): CHERYL FEARDAY (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/71197/ As of: Jul 20, 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 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331373 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceCOUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Sep 12, 2020
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 8 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 28.57% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SIGEL EQUIPMENT CO INC is a corporation based in SIGEL, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 71197. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 5 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
SIGEL EQUIPMENT CO INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Sigel, IL. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 500% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (4) and MI (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (46.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Kenworth, Lanl, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,373 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Lanl | 4 | |
| Western Star | 2 | |
| East | 1 | |
| GMC | 1 | |
| Landoll | 1 | |
| Landoll Co | 1 | |
| Load | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 6.36 | 6 | — | 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 (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88000682 | May 29, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.43, 396.17C, 390.21TA | Yes |
| 87524790 | Apr 7, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 85431713 | Aug 5, 2025 | IL | 2 | SEE LITERAL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83998299 | Feb 26, 2025 | IL | 3 | I57 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.9A, 392.2DIM, 393.87B | No |
| 83625603 | Jan 15, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-swartz-creek-rest-area(i69-eb) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 82632435 | Sep 10, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-57 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.130(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82582792 | Sep 4, 2024 | IN | 1 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.28, 393.45(b)(2), 393.104(f)(3) | No |
| 79977650 | Sep 5, 2023 | IL | 2 | il-i-57-s/b |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX002202711 | Apr 2, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL00M2051276 | Oct 25, 2010 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0006299029 | Feb 26, 2005 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC197071 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AB9031366 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 12, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV0626470 | CARGO | — | Jun 21, 2008 | Sep 12, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AV 626470 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 15, 1993 | Sep 12, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| I-57 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| I57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| SEE LITERAL | IL | 1 | 0 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130(b) | Item not properly prepared for transport | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC197071
common · N · MC
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COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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8 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify SIGEL EQUIPMENT CO INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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