HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1454732-berkshire-refrigerated-warehousing-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC
Doing business as BRW LOGISTICS
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jan 10, 2017. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average75.0% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (773) 254-2424, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC549717.
- 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) | MC549717 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-ZE3238 · 91X | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 8 · Illinois avg 24.1%
2 of 13 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | IL | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 29, 2026 | MO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2026 | WI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| May 5, 2026 | IL | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | IL | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 20, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | IA | 3 | 6 | No |
| Jan 2, 2026 | WI | 1 | 5 | No |
| May 12, 2025 | IN | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| May 6, 2025 | WI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 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
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 36 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 17 | 7 | 60.7% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 25.0% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 10.7% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.6% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 1 | 1 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 1 | 1 |
| Brake rotor or drum - piece missing or in danger of falling away Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ARM | 1 | 1 |
| ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524D | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | Wolcott, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 7 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1454732 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC549717 |
| Legal name | BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC |
| DBA name | BRW LOGISTICS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 187,964 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jan 10, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 23, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeverages
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC
What does BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC549717: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking BERKSHIRE REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1454732. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (773) 254-2424, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC549717, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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