DBA: CHICAGO MESSENGER SERVICE

CENTRAL ZONE LOGISTICS LLC

DOT 268887 MC 165935 Active

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Authority

Broker

Active
Safety
2 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 50.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
4 units

Drivers: 4

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $2,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond On File
Community

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Company Details

Physical Address

1945 S HALSTEAD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60608

Phone Number

(480) 204-6730

Mailing Address

1945 S HALSTEAD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60608

Cell Phone

----

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

Inactive
42 yrs, 9 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

Active
5 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-06-05 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2021-02-01 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2018-07-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-11-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-11-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-10-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-08-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-08-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-10-31 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2004-11-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2002-09-25 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-05-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-05-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-05-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1991-01-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC165935 2024-06-05
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC165935 2005-10-31
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC165935 2002-07-10

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: $2,000,000
Required: $750,000
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

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
2025-03-05 Cargo UM00143162MA25A N/A XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-04-30 BIPD/Primary MWTB 312556 $2,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-01-26 Bond 2024020104 N/A AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2022-10-31 BIPD/Primary S2530066 $750,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… 2024-05-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-01-26 TRUST FUND NONE $750,000 PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION… 2024-01-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-12-03 BIPD/Primary S2459547 $750,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… 2022-10-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-10-25 BIPD/Primary S2459547 $750,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… 2020-12-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-07-19 BIPD/Primary 0110574040 $750,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2020-10-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 106109804 $750,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2015-11-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-10-25 BIPD/Primary 0110574040 $750,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2018-07-25 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-10-25 BIPD/Primary 48-600729-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-12-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-11-01 BIPD/Primary 710-02-83-85 $750,000 THE EMPLOYERS' FIRE INSURANCE… 2010-11-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-10-25 CARGO QT 660 5897N101 TIL 09 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2018-07-25 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2009-08-01 BIPD/Primary LGC-CA-0010052-0 $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2009-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-10-25 BIPD/Primary SLLAC-200019-1008 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2009-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-09-07 BIPD/Primary LAC-300023 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-10-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-25 CARGO PAC6519061 $750,000 PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-10-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-10-25 CARGO 774 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2005-10-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-10-25 BIPD/Primary LAC-300023-1004 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2007-09-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-10-25 CARGO 774 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2004-10-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-10-25 BIPD/Primary PAP 231665 1003 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2004-11-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2003-05-06 CARGO 1281786 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-11-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-10-25 BIPD/Primary 1380320694 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2003-10-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

50.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

2 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 2 Last inspection: Sep 23, 2025 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (2 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Sep 23, 2025

2645003025

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 WI

Oct 22, 2024

0824830267

Level 3 IL
Total Inspections

2

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

2

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.

Apr 4, 2014

IL • ILC130219463

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Oct 29, 2012

IL • IL0005199399

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 10, 2012

IL • ILC100264467

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 12, 2011

IL • IL00M2147259

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 11, 2007

IN • IN0900658632

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 25, 2006

WI • WI0000049263

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

1

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

2
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

4
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

4

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

4

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 3
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 3

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Paper Products

Operation Type

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

4

Power Units

4

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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