CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC

DOT 152518 MC 142059 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
537 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 22.53% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 10.59% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
206 units

Drivers: 204

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Public record changes detected

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Company Details

Physical Address

7180 E REED ROAD, COAL CITY, IL, 60416

Phone Number

(815) 634-4443

Mailing Address

P O BOX 6, COAL CITY, IL, 60416

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(815) 634-8267

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
48 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
44 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

Active
38 yrs, 9 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2018-10-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-10-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-10-01 PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2013-12-04 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2012-08-09 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-08-09 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC142059 2013-12-04
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC142059 2012-08-07
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC142059 2000-05-01

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

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

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

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

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

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

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
2022-11-01 BIPD/Primary KCA 2600781 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2021-09-09 Bond LICX1209899 N/A LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2018-11-01 BIPD LET0010241 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-11-01 BIPD/Primary AHI-E4238-111597 $1,000,000 AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE C… 2018-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-09-22 SURETY 615996195 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2021-09-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-05-01 BIPD/Primary AHI-X4238-111316 $1,000,000 AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE C… 2017-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-05-01 BIPD/Primary PIA07664202 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2016-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-10-01 SURETY 2209298 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2017-09-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-05-01 BIPD/Primary PIA07664201 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2015-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-05-02 BIPD/Primary PIA07393001 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2014-06-03 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-08-01 BIPD/Primary PIA07177501 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2012-09-12 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-08-01 BIPD/Primary TFM 500924 $1,000,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2012-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-01 CARGO 45 MS NC0292 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2013-01-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-08-01 CARGO 2791001AR004990H $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2010-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-08-01 CARGO 2791001AR004990G $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2009-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-07-18 CARGO 2791001AR004990F $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2008-07-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-04-24 CARGO AR004990E $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2007-07-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-04-24 CARGO AR004990E $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2007-04-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-07-18 BIPD/Primary CT751050-1105-051 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-08-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-04-24 CARGO RDS0000066-01 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2006-04-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-07-18 BIPD/Primary LTI100123-01 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2005-07-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-04-24 CARGO SP006330Y $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2005-04-24 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

22.53%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

537 inspections · 121 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

10.59%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

85 inspections · 9 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 537 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 396

FMCSA Inspection Records (537 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

1179120084

2 viol.
Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Jul 24, 2026

5003099897

Level 1 MS RAM 3C63RRGL...

Jul 23, 2026

1136670910

2 viol.
Level 1 CO PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Jul 22, 2026

V262444777

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJBBCG...

Jul 22, 2026

8350000369

1 viol.
Level 3 AR KENWORTH 1XKAD49X...

Jul 17, 2026

V262480311

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XP5D69X...

Jul 17, 2026

5061Q5IQ85

Level 3 NM FREIGHTLIN 1FUPCSZB...

Jul 14, 2026

7420000675

1 viol.
Level 3 AR INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Jul 13, 2026

7809005305

1 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Jul 12, 2026

5530003655

2 viol.
Level 1 SD DODGE 3C63RRGL...

Jul 5, 2026

1561501783

Level 2 CO WESTERN ST 2WKEDDXJ...

Jul 1, 2026

M700000545

3 viol.
Level 2 OK KW 1XKYDP9X...

Jun 30, 2026

V262432533

3 viol.
Level 2 TX KW 1XKAD49X...

Jun 30, 2026

7GTA9DNF7E

2 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJA6CK...

Jun 24, 2026

1448371950

1 viol.
Level 3 CO INTERNATIO 3HSCHASR...
Total Inspections

537

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

537

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (396 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.

Mar 26, 2026

IL • ILX004184202

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 26, 2026

IN • IN0904898419

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 2, 2025

TN • TN0400406780

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 8, 2025

IN • IN0904797171

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 2, 2025

MN • MN0252450103

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 12, 2025

TX • TX782FHQE101

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 26, 2025

TX • TX76X9HQE1V8

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2025

CO • CO2025000526

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 20, 2025

MD • MD25S0005920

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 19, 2025

IL • ILX003730193

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 18, 2024

IN • IN0904616255

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2024

TX • TX6Y4AHQE1LI

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2024

TX • TX6Y5CHQE1OE

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 22, 2024

TX • TX6XEBHQE1EJ

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 12, 2024

TX • TX6X0CHQE1QS

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

18

Injury Crashes

239

Total Crashes

396

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

448

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 38
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 46
OOS: 4

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 362
OOS: 84

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

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

537
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

206
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

206

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

204

CDL Drivers: 204
Interstate: 204
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

85

Out of Service: 9
OOS Rate: 10.59%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 204
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Machinery Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

206

Power Units

206

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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