ARGUS TRANSPORT CANADA INC
USDOT 747766 • 1115 RUE ST AMOUR, ST LAURENT, QC, H4S 1T4
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 672-5138 | ON FILE | Jul 9, 2019 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 672-5138 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2015 | Jul 9, 2019 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 00BCSGP8716 | ON FILE | Dec 13, 2013 | Dec 13, 2015 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 672-5138 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2017 | Jul 9, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 672-5138 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2009 | Jul 9, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 672-5138 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2009 | Nov 20, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 672-5138 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2009 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | KGQCLH1000508 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2008 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | KGQCLH1000508 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2008 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | KGQCLH1000508 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2008 | Sep 24, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | KGQCLH1000508 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2007 | Jul 9, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KGQCLH1000508 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2007 | Jul 9, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 890134 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2003 | Jul 9, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 890134 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2003 | Jul 9, 2007 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | RST 345075 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2001 | Jul 9, 2003 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | RST 345075 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2001 | Aug 6, 2003 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | RST 345076 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2001 | Jul 9, 2003 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | RST 345076 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2001 | Aug 6, 2003 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 331559 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2000 | Jun 9, 2001 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 331559 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2000 | Oct 21, 2001 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | N08020171693/53Q | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 1994 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | N08020171693/53Q | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 1994 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | N08020171693/53Q | REPLACED | Jul 11, 1994 | Jul 9, 2000 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | N08020171693/53Q | REPLACED | Jul 11, 1994 | Jul 9, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 672-5138 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 672-5138 | CARGO | Jul 9, 2019 | Jul 9, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 672-5138 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2019 | Jul 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 672-5138 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2017 | Jul 9, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 00BCSGP8716 | SURETY | Dec 13, 2015 | Dec 13, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 672-5138 | CARGO | Nov 20, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 672-5138 | CARGO | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | KGQCLH1000508 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2009 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | KGQCLH1000508 | CARGO | Jul 9, 2009 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | KGQCLH1000508 | CARGO | Sep 24, 2008 | Sep 24, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | KGQCLH1000508 | CARGO | Jul 9, 2008 | Jul 9, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | KGQCLH1000508 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2008 | Jul 9, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 890134 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2007 | Jul 9, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 890134 | CARGO | Jul 9, 2007 | Jul 9, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | RST 345076 | CARGO | Aug 6, 2003 | Aug 6, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | RST 345075 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2003 | Aug 6, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | RST 345075 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2003 | Jul 9, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | RST 345076 | CARGO | Jul 9, 2003 | Jul 9, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 331559 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2001 | Oct 21, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 331559 | CARGO | Jun 9, 2001 | Jun 9, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N08020171693/53Q | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N08020171693/53Q | CARGO | Aug 16, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N08020171693/53Q | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2000 | Jul 9, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N08020171693/53Q | CARGO | Jul 9, 2000 | Jul 9, 2000 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC246903 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2015 |
| MC246903 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC246903 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2009 |
| MC246903 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2009 |
| MC246903 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 13, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC246903 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 13, 1993 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 360 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from latest 100 of 360 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 9 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (360 inspections)
Showing 50 of 360
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EDISON | I-95 Secondary | ...771591 | ARGUS TRANSPORT CANADA INC |
| Aug 3, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Rt 490I Ref Mrkr 490I43022021 | ...045022 | ARGUS TRANSPORT CANADA INC |
| May 4, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0095 N | ...703384 | ARGUS TRANSPORT CANADA INC |
| Jun 16, 2015 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | VT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2009 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2008 | VT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events