HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/268887-central-zone-logistics-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
CENTRAL ZONE LOGISTICS LLC
Doing business as CHICAGO MESSENGER SERVICE
Freight Broker
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (480) 204-6730, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC165935.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC165935 | — | XL Specialty insurance Co Policy UM00143162MA25A · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Mar 5, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC165935 | Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MWTB 312556 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Apr 30, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC165935 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy 2024020104 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jan 26, 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 268887 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC165935 |
| Legal name | CENTRAL ZONE LOGISTICS LLC |
| DBA name | CHICAGO MESSENGER SERVICE |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 250,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 22, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 23, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightPaper ProductsOtherUnspecified
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
0 of 0 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 2 · Illinois avg 4.4%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | WI | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 22, 2024 | IL | 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
1 violation counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 19.8% |
1 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Questions about CENTRAL ZONE LOGISTICS LLC
Is CENTRAL ZONE LOGISTICS LLC a broker or a carrier?
CENTRAL ZONE LOGISTICS LLC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does CENTRAL ZONE LOGISTICS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC165935: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about CENTRAL ZONE LOGISTICS LLC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking CENTRAL ZONE LOGISTICS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 268887. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (480) 204-6730, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC165935, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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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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