HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4116871-forward-logistics-group-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 13:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
FORWARD LOGISTICS GROUP 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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average58.8% 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, (224) 441-2960, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1573727.
- 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) | MC1573727 | — | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG02612 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1573727 | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG-02612 | Sep 1, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1573727 | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA972385906 | Sep 1, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
10 of 17 · Illinois avg 24.1%
9 of 25 · Illinois avg 4.4%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 16 states and provinces, 24 months
- CO 3 12.0%
- MT 3 12.0%
- WY 2 8.0%
- UT 2 8.0%
- TN 2 8.0%
- WA 2 8.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 26
18 straight trucks · 6 tractors · 1 other units · 1 semi-trailers
Ram/Dodge 16Ford 6Freightliner 3Kenworth 1Volvo 1
15 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 22
21 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers
Hyundai Translead 2Vanguard 2Big Tex 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Boart Longyear 1Lampson Crane 1Johnson Controls 1Conglobal Industries 1Endurable Building Products 1Armstrong Transport Group 1Multiquip 1Steam Logistics 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | VA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 20, 2026 | PA | 3 | 5 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | 6 | Yes |
| Jun 11, 2026 | WY | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2026 | WA | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2026 | WA | 1 | 17 | Yes |
| May 27, 2026 | IL | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| May 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 10 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 195,366 vehicle and 387,861 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
80 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 33 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 133 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | 53 | 17 | 66.3% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 15 | 8 | 18.8% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 8 | 10.0% | 3.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 5.0% | 19.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 6 | 6 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 6 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 4 | 4 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 4 | 4 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 4 | 4 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 3 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 4116871 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1573727 |
| Legal name | FORWARD LOGISTICS GROUP INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 15 |
| Annual mileage | 1,134,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 14, 2023 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 8 | 7 |
| Trailers | 6 | 4 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersLivestockAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater Well
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 FORWARD LOGISTICS GROUP INC
What does FORWARD LOGISTICS GROUP INC's operating authority allow?
MC1573727: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about FORWARD LOGISTICS GROUP 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 FORWARD LOGISTICS GROUP INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4116871. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (224) 441-2960, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1573727, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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