HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/868289-harbor-bridge-intermodal-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HARBOR BRIDGE INTERMODAL INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC381026
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 average52.5% 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, (773) 581-1261, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC381026.
- 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) | MC381026 | Primary | Protective Insurance Company Policy MF-005256 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 30, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC381026 | — | Merchants National Bonding, Inc. Policy 101994892 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Sep 30, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC381026 | — | American Inter-Fidelity Exchange Policy SB2102 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
21 of 40 · Illinois avg 24.1%
3 of 66 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | OH | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2026 | IL | 3 | 3 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | IL | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 20, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2026 | OH | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Jul 6, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 14, 2026 | IL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | IL | 3 | 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
116 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 30 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 148 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 | 83 | 26 | 71.6% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 3 | 13.8% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | 13.8% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.9% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 2 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 3 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 0 |
| Cab door missing/broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203A | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 3 | 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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Hyde Park Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Bremen Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Romeoville, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Woodridge, IL | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 868289 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC381026 |
| Legal name | HARBOR BRIDGE INTERMODAL INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 75 |
| Drivers | 75 |
| Annual mileage | 4,193,843 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 30, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 9, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
Questions about HARBOR BRIDGE INTERMODAL INC
Is HARBOR BRIDGE INTERMODAL INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. HARBOR BRIDGE INTERMODAL 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 HARBOR BRIDGE INTERMODAL INC's operating authority allow?
MC381026: 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 HARBOR BRIDGE INTERMODAL 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 HARBOR BRIDGE INTERMODAL INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 868289. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (773) 581-1261, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC381026, 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 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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