CARDENAS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 859208 • 264 JONATHAN WAY, BOLINGBROOK, IL, 60490
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-379104 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 10, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF006428 | ON FILE | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 10, 2018 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS NY8163 | ON FILE | Feb 10, 2009 | Mar 12, 2014 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0050014 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2015 | Feb 10, 2016 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA5772261-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2014 | Feb 10, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA5772261 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2013 | Feb 10, 2014 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6012020-1 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2010 | Feb 10, 2013 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL930626 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2009 | Feb 10, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL930495 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2008 | Feb 10, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL930305 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2007 | Feb 10, 2008 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00018473 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2006 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00018473 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2006 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00014882 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2005 | Feb 10, 2006 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00014225 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 6017697 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2299790203 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2003 | Feb 10, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 381806 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2002 | Jan 25, 2003 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SCC 006077 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2000 | Jul 26, 2000 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP1926892 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2000 | Feb 27, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF006428 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2018 | Feb 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0050014 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA5772261-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2015 | Feb 10, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS NY8163 | CARGO | Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 12, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA5772261 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2014 | Feb 10, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6012020-1 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2013 | Feb 10, 2013 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL930626 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 6017697 | CARGO | Feb 10, 2009 | Feb 10, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL930495 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2009 | Feb 10, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL930305 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2008 | Feb 10, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00018473 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2007 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00018473 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2007 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00014882 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2006 | Feb 10, 2006 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00014225 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2005 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2299790203 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 381806 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2003 | Jan 25, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP1926892 | CARGO | Feb 27, 2002 | Feb 27, 2002 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SCC 006077 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2000 | Jul 26, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-379104 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC379104 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2016 |
| MC379104 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2015 |
| MC379104 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2014 |
| MC379104 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2010 |
| MC379104 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2009 |
| MC379104 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2007 |
| MC379104 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2006 |
| MC379104 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2005 |
| MC379104 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 7, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC379104 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 1, 2000 | REVOKED | Oct 10, 2000 |
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
13 states • 74 inspections
Violation Summary (128 violations from 74 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 2 | 2 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F05 | 395.8F05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F07 | 395.8F07 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(4) | 395.8(f)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.120 | Cargo securement - metal coils | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (74 inspections)
Showing 50 of 74
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | S CICERO AVE | ...102115 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| May 8, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEDFORD PARK | W 65TH | ...354236 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 23, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Joliet Twp | I-80 W/B | ...688564 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 10, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | VILLA PARK | IL ROUTE 83 | ...013636 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 10, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKFORD TWP | I-90 WB | ...A14359 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | FRANKLIN AVE | ...528859 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | EATON TWP | CLINTON | ...FH3153 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 6, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANTWERP TWP | I 94 | ...187277 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 9, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Walton Twp | MARSHALL | ...276346 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 7, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | US Hwy 20 | ...715397 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S DOTY AVE E | ...A14359 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 19, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Texas Twp | W I 94 | ...692561 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 5, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BEND | US2 | ...715397 | CARDENAS TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 17, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2011 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events