C W S INC
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Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 5
Trailers: 15 (15 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
8938 RIDGELAND AVE, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453
Phone Number
(800) 832-7036
Mailing Address
9850 PELHAM RD, TAYLOR, MI, 48180
Cell Phone
(214) 746-9713
Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Bond | 101581870 | N/A | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( M… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2025-12-04 | Bond | 101581870 | N/A | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( M… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2025-11-01 | BIPD/Primary | GRT47900A | $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2025-11-01 | BIPD/Primary | GRT47900A | $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2010-11-01 | Cargo | ILM0700378 | N/A | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2010-11-01 | Cargo | ILM0700378 | N/A | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2013-12-04 | SURETY | HMB200072 | $750,000 | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 2025-12-04 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-11-01 | CARGO | MXI 93002016 | $750,000 | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 2010-11-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-06-01 | BIPD | HMB200007 | $750,000 | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 2025-11-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-11-01 | CARGO | 0M5879 | $750,000 | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE… | 2007-11-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2000-11-01 | BIPD | GA0476100 | $750,000 | GULF INSURANCE CO. | 2007-11-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1997-11-01 | BIPD | 7459279T761-7-97 | $750,000 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 2000-12-13 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 1997-01-01 | CARGO | 7459264T811-4-96 | $750,000 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1996-11-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1997-01-01 | BIPD | 7XMTU264T810-2-96 | $750,000 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1997-11-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1996-11-01 | BIPD/Excess | 7XMTU264T810-2-96 | $750,000 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1997-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1996-11-01 | CARGO | MXX80663173 | $750,000 | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | 1997-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1994-12-30 | CARGO | IO 65 52 65 1 | $750,000 | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NO… | 1996-02-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1994-10-01 | BIPD/Primary | AT2741001623-01 | $750,000 | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… | 1997-01-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1993-12-30 | CARGO | 51049 | $750,000 | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 1995-02-20 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1992-10-01 | BIPD/Primary | AT2 741 001623 01 | $750,000 | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… | 1994-10-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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No inspection records available |
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No inspection records available
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2015 | ILU140125895 | IL | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2014 | NC0104129696 | NC | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 19, 2011 | IN0901622249 | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 21, 2000 | IN000002527_ | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2000 | IN000002093_ | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 28, 1997 | IN0970001042 | IN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Nov 21, 2015
IL • ILU140125895
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 19, 2014
NC • NC0104129696
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 19, 2011
IN • IN0901622249
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 21, 2000
IN • IN000002527_
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 15, 2000
IN • IN000002093_
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 28, 1997
IN • IN0970001042
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
2
Total Crashes
6
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
No SMS violation data available
This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 5 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
5
0 owned
Trailers
15
15 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
5
Driver Inspections
0
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
5
Power Units
5
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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