BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC

DOT 569614 MC 278215 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
193 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 20.21% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 26.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
155 units

Drivers: 150

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

8600 JOLIET RD, MCCOOK, IL, 60525

Phone Number

(708) 924-9093

Mailing Address

8600 JOLIET RD, MCCOOK, IL, 60525

Cell Phone

(708) 715-9396

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
31 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-01-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-01-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-07-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-01-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-01-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-04-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-01-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-01-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-12-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-02-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-02-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-02-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-01-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-02-07 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2000-01-25 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2000-01-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC278215 1999-11-30

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

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2025-07-01 BIPD/Primary GRT43102A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2025-02-01 BIPD/Primary TI TS CA0001511 01 $1,000,000 MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPA… 2025-02-09 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2025-02-01 BIPD/Primary TI TS CA0001511 02 $1,000,000 MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPA… 2025-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2025-01-07 BIPD/Primary TI TS CA0001511 01 $1,000,000 MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPA… 2025-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-02-01 BIPD/Primary TI TS CA0001511 01 $1,000,000 TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-01-07 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-02-01 BIPD/Primary TI TS CA0001511 00 $1,000,000 TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-02-01 BIPD/Primary LNG22BE0201-00 $1,000,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2023-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-02-01 BIPD/Primary CA-ZE9230 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2022-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-07-08 BIPD/Primary WF006979 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-02-01 BIPD/Primary WF006940 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-07-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-02-01 BIPD/Primary CSP 0 251 836 $1,000,000 WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. 2018-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-05-15 BIPD/Primary TP 9880875 01 $1,000,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2013-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-02-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9880875 01 $1,000,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2012-05-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-02-01 CARGO QT-660-9508L960-TIL-11 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2018-02-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-02-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9880530 01 $1,000,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2012-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-02-01 CARGO CIM00000085555E $1,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSU… 2011-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-01-11 BIPD/Primary TP 9880176 01 $1,000,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2011-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-01-11 BIPD/Primary 2084088084 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2010-02-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-01-11 BIPD/Primary BAP167785 $1,000,000 CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2009-01-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-01-11 CARGO CIM0000006921B $1,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSU… 2010-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-02-15 BIPD/Primary CT00020826 $1,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2009-01-11 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

20.21%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

193 inspections · 39 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

26.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

30 inspections · 8 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

15 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 193 Last inspection: Jul 17, 2026 Total crashes: 150

FMCSA Inspection Records (193 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 17, 2026

5001260054

Level 3 IL KW 1XKTDB9X...

Jul 16, 2026

1028900872

7 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 16, 2026

2458004751

2 viol.
Level 3 FL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHTDV...

Jul 13, 2026

2451000446

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 WI PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 8, 2026

5015780021

Level 3 IL KW 1XKYDP9X...

Jun 30, 2026

2620001210

Level 2 WI PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jun 26, 2026

5004940265

Level 2 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 24, 2026

5010320002

Level 3 IL KW 1XKAD49X...

Jun 24, 2026

5010320002

Level 3 IL KW 1XKAD49X...

Jun 23, 2026

5016520031

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9TJ...

Jun 15, 2026

5007530037

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9TJ...

Jun 2, 2026

2015000059

4 viol.
Level 2 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHTDV...

May 21, 2026

5011060011

Level 3 IL FREIGHTLIN 1FUYSZYB...

May 18, 2026

4181670181

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

May 12, 2026

V262341091

Level 1 TX FRHT 1FUJHHDR...
Total Inspections

193

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

193

View all 193 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (150 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.

May 18, 2026

IL • ILX004237623

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 28, 2026

IL • ILX004121651

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 12, 2025

IL • ILX004121503

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 5, 2025

GA • GA0010111799

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 25, 2024

IN • IN0904600655

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 21, 2024

IL • ILX003601526

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 20, 2023

IL • ILX003244830

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 24, 2023

GA • GA0009191154

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 19, 2023

IL • ILX003057171

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 16, 2023

IL • ILX003068751

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 27, 2023

IL • ILX003007125

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 16, 2023

IA • IA2301350868

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2023

MN • MN0230460188

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 6, 2023

GA • GA0008890464

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 3, 2022

IL • ILX002816832

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

99

Total Crashes

150

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

113

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 34
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 20
OOS: 4

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 48
OOS: 10

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 4

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

193
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

155
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

155

24 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

150

CDL Drivers: 150
Interstate: 150
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

30

Out of Service: 8
OOS Rate: 26.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 75
Interstate (<100 mi): 75
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Building Materials Liquids/Gases Intermodal Chemicals Dry Bulk Refrigerated Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

155

Power Units

155

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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