HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/375784-d-b-cartage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
D-B CARTAGE INC
Doing business as D-B CARTAGE
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC290993
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, (708) 728-0808, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC290993.
- 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) | MC290993 | Primary | Carolina Casualty Insurance Company Policy KCA 2600401 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 1, 2021 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC290993 | — | Allegheny Casualty Company Policy ACC006A001706 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Dec 5, 2025 | 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
1 of 6 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 14 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 11, 2026 | IL | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | IL | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 17, 2025 | IL | 2 | 1 | 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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 17 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 | 6 | 1 | 60.0% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 40.0% | 19.8% |
9 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2 | 1 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201B | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2025 | Mt Prospect, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Plainfield Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Woodridge, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Justice, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Bourbonnais Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 375784 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC290993 |
| Legal name | D-B CARTAGE INC |
| DBA name | D-B CARTAGE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 41 |
| Drivers | 41 |
| Annual mileage | 1,727,855 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 8, 1998) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 12, 1989 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayIntermodal ContainersU.S. Mail
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC290993: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC290993: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about D-B CARTAGE INC
Is D-B CARTAGE INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. D-B CARTAGE 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 D-B CARTAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC290993: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about D-B CARTAGE 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 D-B CARTAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 375784. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 728-0808, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC290993, 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 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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