HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/152518-cardinal-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC142059
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (815) 634-4443, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC142059.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC142059 | Primary | Carolina Casualty Insurance Company Policy KCA 2600781 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2022 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC142059 | — | Lexon Insurance Company Policy LICX1209899 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Sep 9, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
57 of 236 · Illinois avg 24.1%
7 of 364 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | SC | 2 | 4 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
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
387 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 78 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 524 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 | 299 | 72 | 77.3% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 48 | 4 | 12.4% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 | 9.6% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 0.8% | 3.6% |
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 | 15 | 14 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 12 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 11 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 10 | 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 | 9 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 9 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 8 | 8 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 8 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 7 | 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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Denison, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Not Reported, NE | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Proviso Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
| May 27, 2026 | Arlington, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Joliet Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Hammond, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Shelbyville, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Wilson, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Forest Hill (Tarrant), TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 152518 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC142059 |
| Legal name | CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 206 |
| Drivers | 204 |
| Annual mileage | 111,370,894 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 5, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 3, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater Well
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 CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
Is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC142059: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CARDINAL TRANSPORT 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 CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 152518. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (815) 634-4443, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC142059, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (815) 634-4443
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDINAL LOGISTICS INC High risk Carrier |
Coal City, IL | 2443389 | MC838899 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| SMT LOGISTICS INC High risk Carrier |
Coal City, IL | 2446321 | MC840138 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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