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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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ROCK RIVER CARTAGE INC
USDOT 144055 · MC135658 · EIN 36-2812738 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
13475 GALT RD, STERLING, IL, 61081
(815) 625-1699 · CURT HOUSE
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 60% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
27 / 26
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
16 / 34
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-X75654 · eff 08/01/2013
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate60% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance30 pts
Unsafe Driving4 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48A-BI-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.120 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.78 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | |
| 393.75A | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209E | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55C1 | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
IL15
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.25 | 0.14 | — | ▼ better |
| 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 | 5.61 | 5.61 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-12. “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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 3 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
393.48A-BI-SA, 393.120
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.208).
2. Other1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.75A
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | TROY TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/23/2025 | NEW LENOX TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
21 truck18 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CURT HOUSE
Annual mileage
1.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
26
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY FREIGHT TRUCKING LLC | 3686211 | 2 VINs | medium |
| HOUSES TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR INC | 649412 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2024)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
09/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MCP2334123C
08/01/2013 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-X75654
08/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2334123C
08/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9VU93
12/31/2002 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
06/10/1999 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/09/1999 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9VU93
08/01/1998 — Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy N08020375
12/06/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/02/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/29/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
09/16/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
07/23/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
07/09/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/02/1980 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
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/144055.