HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3976242-fluid-master-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 05:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FLUID MASTER INC
Doing business as BULK MASTER
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average41.7% 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, (815) 932-7015, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1487361.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 12 · Illinois avg 24.1%
2 of 13 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | IL | 2 | 13 | Yes |
| May 14, 2026 | IL | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | IL | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2026 | IL | 2 | 7 | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | IL | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Feb 12, 2026 | IL | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2025 | IL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Nov 5, 2025 | IL | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 12, 2025 | WI | 1 | 8 | 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
39 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 48 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 | 31 | 6 | 79.5% | 60.9% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 5.1% | 3.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 5.1% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 2.6% | 14.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 3 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5DNL | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A1NPH | 1 | 1 |
| No or improper shipping papers (carrier) Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817A | 1 | 1 |
| No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958ANONELD | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3976242 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1487361 |
| Legal name | FLUID MASTER INC |
| DBA name | BULK MASTER |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 207,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 26, 2022 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesChemicalsOtherWindshield Washer Fluid
Questions about FLUID MASTER INC
What does FLUID MASTER INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for FLUID MASTER INC (MC1487361), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about FLUID MASTER INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 FLUID MASTER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3976242. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (815) 932-7015, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1487361, 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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