HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/78741-safe-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SAFE TRANSPORT INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Dec 6, 1996. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
MC135643: Contract carrier active
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, (217) 847-2908, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC135643 or MC135643.
- 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) | MC135643 | Primary | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MWTB 315628 · 91X | $2,000,000 | Feb 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 7 · Illinois avg 24.1%
3 of 21 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | KY | 1 | 3 | No |
| Mar 12, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | OK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | MO | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 2, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | SC | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2025 | IA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2025 | MO | 1 | 0 | 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
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 40.9% | 19.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 36.4% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 3 | 22.7% | 14.8% |
10 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 | 4 | 0 |
| No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958ANONELD | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 1 | 0 |
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 | 78741 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC135643, MC135643 |
| Legal name | SAFE TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 21 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 1,028,646 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Dec 6, 1996) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 22, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherPetroleum Oil
Questions about SAFE TRANSPORT INC
What does SAFE TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC135643: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers). MC135643: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SAFE TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking SAFE TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 78741. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (217) 847-2908, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC135643 or MC135643, 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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