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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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4K CARTAGE INC
USDOT 1689421 · MC620497 · EIN 27-5256189 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
15550 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, HARVEY, IL, 60426
(708) 675-4630 · SUMMER HAMMAD
30
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 43.8% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
30 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 509
Crashes (24 mo)
4 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy TINCA0019280 · eff 05/31/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate43.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance337 pts
Unsafe Driving111 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance79 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 20 | 49 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 21 | |
| 396.9C2-OOSO | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
IN27
IL9
MI6
IA1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.30 | 4.01 | ≈62–69% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.66 | 0.70 | ≈59–66% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.10 | 0.11 | ≈14–21% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.03 | 10.47 | ≈94–98% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-04 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 54% (5 OOS) · Tires 33% (5 OOS) · Other 6%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 51 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 59% · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Other 14%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Log / ELD device 95% · False log / RODS 5%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Porter County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Porter County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness 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: 9 inspections, 17 violations, 5 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 5 OOS · 65%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.522).
2. Other5 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLIRP ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-INAT
✓ Coach speed, following distance, and phone use — these points hit hardest
✓ Review dashcam/telematics events with drivers
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.225).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2026 | HYDE PARK TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 12/14/2025 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN | ✓ | ||
| 10/01/2025 | JOLIET, IL | 1 | 2 | ✓ |
| 01/20/2025 | Saugatuck Twp, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 75 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer28 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
SUMMER HAMMAD
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
33
Registered since
2007-09-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 18 carriers
Shares identifiers with 18 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL WAY TRANS INC | 2847483 | officer | strong |
| M & S EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC | 1122165 | officer, phone | strong |
| 4 SEASONS TRUCKING LLC | 3764017 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: M & S EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1122165, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
03/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
05/31/2025 — Insurance filed — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TINCA0019280
05/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK0019280
05/05/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/30/2025)
05/31/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/07/2023)
05/31/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZP1490
05/31/2023 — Insurance replaced — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK0019280
09/21/2022 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z82137
05/24/2019 — Out-of-service order rescinded
05/21/2019 — Federal out-of-service order
90 day failure to pay fine
09/21/2017 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751744002
08/25/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/20/2017)
09/21/2016 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751744-3810-101
04/25/2011 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CT751744-3810-101
10/25/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN650304
09/21/2010 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN650304
03/05/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN568644
02/08/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/05/2010)
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/1689421.