UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD
USDOT 915972 • 703 FOSTER AVE, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMU200097 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP44364A | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2007 | Apr 4, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP44364A | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2007 | Apr 4, 2017 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200097 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP44364A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100964 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100964 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2006 | Mar 6, 2007 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080836699 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2005 | Apr 8, 2006 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080865300 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2001 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1-TTP0002836 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660306D781ATIL99 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP22323A | REPLACED | Jan 3, 1996 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP22323A | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 1996 | Dec 23, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP22323A | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 1996 | Dec 23, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP22323A | REPLACED | Mar 16, 1994 | Jan 3, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP22323A | REPLACED | Mar 16, 1994 | Jan 3, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP22323A | REPLACED | Mar 14, 1994 | Jan 3, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200097 | BIPD | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP44364A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2017 | Apr 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP44364A | CARGO | Apr 4, 2017 | Apr 4, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMU200097 | BIPD | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP44364A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100964 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2007 | Mar 6, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100964 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660306D781ATIL99 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080836699 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2006 | Apr 8, 2006 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080865300 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| CANCEL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1-TTP0002836 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP22323A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 1999 | Dec 23, 1999 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP22323A | CARGO | Dec 23, 1999 | Dec 23, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP22323A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP22323A | CARGO | Jan 3, 1996 | Jan 3, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP22323A | CARGO | Jan 3, 1996 | Jan 3, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP22323A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 1996 | Jan 3, 1996 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC243057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2006 |
| MC243057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2006 |
| MC243057 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2005 |
| MC243057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2005 |
| MC243057 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2000 |
| MC243057 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 19, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC243057 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 9, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC243057 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 6, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC243057 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 1991 | TRANSFERRED | Jan 2, 1992 |
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
6 states • 90 inspections
Violation Summary (145 violations from 90 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 21 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 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:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (90 inspections)
Showing 50 of 90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | I-94 | ...LK2649 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Aug 28, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELGIN | S RANDALL RD | ...KE8878 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| May 16, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DUPAGE TWP | I-55 S/B | ...225595 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Dec 26, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOLIET | S CHICAGO ST | ...Y42313 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Nov 21, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN TWP | I-94 W/B | ...KH6370 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTERN SPRINGS | I-294 N/B | ...265488 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Oct 10, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MILWAUKEE | IH 041 SB | ...277618 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Aug 1, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DAVENPORT | HICKORY GROVE RD | ...H02010 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Jul 12, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | 80 | ...GT5009 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Jan 13, 2023 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | DOLTON | I-94 SB | ...BH2454 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Aug 30, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CICERO | W OGDEN AVE | ...Y69370 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Sep 29, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | VETERANS MEMORIAL PKY | ...060444 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Sep 13, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S CENTRAL AVE | ...BZ1769 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Apr 12, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN TWP | I-94 WB | ...V65144 | UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS LTD |
| Aug 26, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2011 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2009 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events