WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC

DOT 1194419 MC 476565 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
105 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 20.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 35.29% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
22 units

Drivers: 41

Trailers: 42 (42 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

7400 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD, NILES, IL, 60714

Phone Number

(847) 588-1523

Mailing Address

7400 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD, NILES, IL, 60714

Cell Phone

(847) 417-7188

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
22 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-08-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-10-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-01-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-06-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-01-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-01-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-01-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-01-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-01-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-07-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-05-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-02-02 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-08-09 BIPD/Primary A0208636001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2024-01-23 BIPD/Primary A0208636001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2024-08-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-10-26 BIPD/Primary H08883634 $1,000,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2024-01-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-03-26 BIPD/Primary H08883634 $1,000,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2023-10-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-01-23 BIPD/Primary H08883634 $1,000,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2023-03-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-01-23 BIPD/Primary WF006510 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-02-23 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-01-23 BIPD/Primary L15A2015 $1,000,000 AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHA… 2015-01-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-01-23 BIPD/Primary L15A2032 $1,000,000 AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHA… 2016-01-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-01-23 BIPD/Primary WF000536 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-01-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-06-11 BIPD/Primary CIL 000 7274945-3 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2013-06-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-06-11 BIPD/Primary CIL0007274945-3 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2014-01-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-01-23 BIPD/Primary CIL 000 7274945-3 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2013-06-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-01-23 BIPD/Primary CIL0007274945-3 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANC… 2013-01-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-01-23 BIPD/Primary LFO0000452 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2013-01-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-01-23 BIPD/Primary LTO0001460 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-01-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-01-23 BIPD/Primary TF650557 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-02-22 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-01-23 BIPD/Primary JP100104244 $1,000,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2010-01-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-01-23 BIPD/Primary PAP 2396260108 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-01-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-01-23 BIPD/Primary PAP 2396280108 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2009-01-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-01-23 BIPD/Primary TP 9896709 01 $1,000,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2008-01-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-11-27 BIPD/Primary 343537 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2007-01-23 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

105 inspections · 21 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

35.29%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

17 inspections · 6 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 105 Last inspection: Jul 4, 2026 Total crashes: 50

FMCSA Inspection Records (105 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 4, 2026

I030B60154

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 28, 2026

5000280125

Level 3 IL GREAT 1GR1P062...

Jun 25, 2026

1220001625

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 22, 2026

5005200475

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 16, 2026

W158004365

Level 3 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 1, 2026

5004900613

1 viol.
Level 2 IL FRHT 1FUYSSZB...

May 19, 2026

1645004447

4 viol.
Level 2 MO MACK 1M1AE06Y...

May 14, 2026

V262338582

Level 1 TX VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

May 10, 2026

V262320626

5 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

May 2, 2026

I038581394

Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 28, 2026

9109002927

2 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Apr 24, 2026

5005420324

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 24, 2026

5005420324

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 20, 2026

I032AG0041

Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 18, 2026

2177C00390

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MD FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...
Total Inspections

105

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

105

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (50 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jul 24, 2026

IA • IA2601554222

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 20, 2026

TN • TN0400479901

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 15, 2026

IL • ILX004169531

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2026

IN • IN0904927689

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 30, 2022

FL • FL2497665302

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 23, 2021

TN • TN0103176693

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 7, 2021

IL • ILX002486251

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 9, 2021

SC • SC0021270939

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 14, 2021

GA • GA0008100612

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 20, 2020

WI • WI0000111071

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 4, 2019

IL • ILX001735305

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 10, 2019

WI • WI0000109290

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 11, 2019

IL • ILU190542526

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 12, 2019

FL • FL8901045409

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2019

IL • ILX001415249

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

16

Total Crashes

50

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

95

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 15
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 28
OOS: 4

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 52
OOS: 19

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

105
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

22
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

22

15 owned

Trailers

42

42 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

41

CDL Drivers: 41
Interstate: 41
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

17

Out of Service: 6
OOS Rate: 35.29%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 41
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce US Mail Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

22

Power Units

22

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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