HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3507821-brts-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BRTS INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC1160078
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% 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, (312) 513-2788, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1160078.
- 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) | MC1160078 | Primary | Incline Casualty Company Policy ICC-P2205-111066 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 17, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1160078 | — | Incline Casualty Company Policy ICC-P2208-111066 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 3, 2026 | 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
6 of 14 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 43 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | GA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 12, 2026 | IA | 1 | 2 | No |
| May 22, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | 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
42 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 82 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 | 21 | 7 | 50.0% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 31.0% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 14.3% | 14.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 2.4% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 5 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV Alcohol Possession · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABISA | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | Plainfield Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3507821 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1160078 |
| Legal name | BRTS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 25 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 5,048,328 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 20, 2020 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
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 BRTS INC
Is BRTS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. BRTS 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 BRTS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1160078: 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 BRTS INC is old or missing?
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 BRTS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3507821. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (312) 513-2788, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1160078, 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.
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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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