HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1689421-4k-cartage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
4K CARTAGE INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average41.2% 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, (708) 675-4630, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC620497.
- 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) | MC620497 | Primary | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TINCA0019280 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 31, 2025 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 of 17 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 44 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 13, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | IN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | IA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2026 | IN | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2026 | IN | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | IN | 3 | 5 | 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
60 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 91 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 | 22 | 9 | 36.7% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 0 | 30.0% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | 30.0% | 19.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 8 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 5 | 0 |
| 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) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 2 | 0 |
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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | Hyde Park Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Michigan City, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Joliet, IL | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Saugatuck Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1689421 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC620497 |
| Legal name | 4K CARTAGE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 254,376 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 9, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 19, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsOtherAuto Parts, Dry Goods
Questions about 4K CARTAGE INC
What does 4K CARTAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC620497: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about 4K CARTAGE INC 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 4K CARTAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1689421. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 675-4630, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC620497, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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