WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average39.5% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (847) 588-1523, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC476565.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC476565 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0208636001 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 9, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
17 of 43 · Illinois avg 24.1%
3 of 81 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | FL | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 3, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | KS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | IN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | IL | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2026 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
93 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 22 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 128 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 19 | 60.2% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 24 | 3 | 25.8% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 14.0% | 19.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 4 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 4 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 1 |
| Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347A | 2 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Longwood, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Poweskiek Co, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Not In City Limit, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Tuscola Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Lowell(Lake), IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1194419 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC476565 |
| Legal name | WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 32 |
| Drivers | 41 |
| Annual mileage | 2,102,000 (2021) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 21, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 16, 2003 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 16, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceU.S. MailPaper Products
Questions about WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC
What does WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC476565: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1194419. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (847) 588-1523, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC476565, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.