HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/779168-chicago-flameproof-wood-specialties-corp/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP
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 average37.5% 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, (630) 859-0009, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC348596.
- 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) | MC348596 | Primary | Pennsylvania Lubermens Mutual Insurance Policy 12C004 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 31, 2019 | 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
3 of 8 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 15 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | NY | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 3, 2026 | NY | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2026 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | VA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | NY | 1 | 5 | No |
| Sep 27, 2025 | NY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 5, 2025 | LA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 15, 2025 | SC | 3 | 0 | 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
23 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 34 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 | 22 | 2 | 95.7% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 4.3% | 19.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap Fuel Systems · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39367C7VF | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Purcell, OK | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 779168 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC348596 |
| Legal name | CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 3,500,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 20, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 2, 1998 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 31, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstruction
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP
What does CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP's operating authority allow?
MC348596: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP 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 CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 779168. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (630) 859-0009, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC348596, 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 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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