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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC
USDOT 1257235 · MC496466 · EIN 56-2413857 · AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
2794 NORTHWESTERN, WAUKEGAN, IL, 60087
(847) 263-7619 · JOHN BENISH JR
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 100% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
431 / 480
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
3 / 50
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Ace American Insurance Company — $5M BIPD · policy ISAH25553913 · eff 07/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate100% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance30 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 390.21TC-MC | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLDL | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | — | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Most inspected states
WI3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.50 | 7.50 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2025-12-11. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | LIBERTYVILLE, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 3 vehicles seen in inspections
2 incomplete vehicle1 bus
Company profile
Officer
JOHN BENISH JR
Recordable crash rate
4.823 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
480
Registered since
2004-06-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENISH CONSTRUCTION& ACOUSTIC LLC | 1377547 | officer | strong |
| CRAWFORD BUS SERVICE INC | 284333 | officer | strong |
| LIBERTY SCHOOL BUS COMPANY INC | 540653 | officer, email | strong |
| RICH LEE VANS INC | 539932 | officer | strong |
| WESTWAY COACH INC | 281714 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
07/01/2021 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISAH25553913
07/01/2021 — Insurance ended — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
policy 26022533
07/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 315886
10/31/2020 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H25157898
10/31/2020 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 315887
07/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H08696664
07/01/2015 — Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 26022533
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 1000010593
07/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 1000010112
07/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SISCSEL01528912
08/16/2012 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/08/2012 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SISCSEL01528911
07/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H08588934
11/04/2011 — Insurance cancelled — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 71G6000289-101
07/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 71G6000289-101
03/28/2010 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 007004446
03/28/2010 — Insurance cancelled — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D009A00093
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1257235.