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Authorized · HHGUSDOT 1759385· MC653525· CARRIER· EIN 26-2383864
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SLOOP INC

15 SPINNING WHEEL RD STE 334, HINSDALE, IL, 60521(708) 780-3232dispatch@sloopinc.comALBERT HELDAK
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
Vehicle OOS
20.8%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
76
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC653525

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property, Household Goods
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 05/28/2021
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.· policy MF-005036
ON FILECargo — BMC-34eff 03/11/2011
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY· policy ILM0702315
Authority history (11) ▾
04/10/2025COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2025)
05/19/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2020)
05/01/2017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2017)
05/02/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2016)
05/04/2015COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/19/2015)
05/01/2013COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2013)
05/01/2012COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2012)
10/06/2010COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/04/2010)
11/12/2009COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/07/2009)
08/15/2008HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (05/18/2020)
08/15/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history12 insurers on record
Filing timeline (22) ▾
  1. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2021 → 05/07/2025
  2. ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2020 → 05/28/2021
  3. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2021 → 05/28/2021
  4. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2019 → 05/28/2020
  5. ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2018 → 05/28/2019
  6. ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2017 → 05/28/2018
  7. THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2016 → 05/28/2017
  8. THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2015 → 05/28/2016
  9. ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2014 → 05/31/2015
  10. ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2014 → 05/28/2015
  11. MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2013 → 05/28/2014
  12. STAR INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2012 → 05/28/2013
  13. STAR INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/28/2011 → 05/28/2012
  14. STAR INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/02/2010 → 05/28/2011
  15. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 03/11/2010 → 03/11/2011

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle24 inspections · 20.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver38 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

38 inspections · 19 violations (4 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.

38
Inspections
19
Violations
4
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

14
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • CA10
  • NV5
  • UT4
  • IL3
  • WI3
  • IN2
  • MI1
  • AZ1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Kenosha County, WI

Medium impact

5 of 10 violations in the last 12 months (50%) came from inspections in Kenosha County, WI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Kenosha County, WI to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 16% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing3 violations (24 mo)
False log / RODS2 viol86%
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 71%
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 14%
Log / ELD device1 viol14%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 14%
What to do
  • Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
  • Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected estimatecould improve up to 8 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 59% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing15 violations · 6 OOS (24 mo)
Tires4 OOS4 viol50%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 50%
Brakes1 OOS6 viol33%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 14%
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× · 9%
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow1× · 4%
Lighting / lamps1 OOS3 viol15%
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 6%
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× · 6%
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 3%
Wheels / rims1 viol1%
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× · 1%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 40 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▼ Improving
2
Inspections
0
Violations
0
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Focus here first
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

51
Inspections
41
Violations
11
Out-of-service
159
CSA points
10
Crashes
13
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

61 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

31 truck 30 trailer
2019 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 6×
1JJV532D1KL109147· 094519T TN
2022 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailersseen 5×
1DW1A5323NSA71066· 626558T TN
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHPDV8KSKA4776· P1235837 IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHPDV1KSKF9537· P1235842 IL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR6NSMF9326· P1275986 IL
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH1GN948411· P1147871 IL
2022 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailersseen 3×
1DW1A5328NSA70978· 626545T TN
2022 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailersseen 3×
1DW1A5320NSA70988· 626547T TN
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR2NSMY2476· P1275985 IL
2018 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 3×
1JJV532D5JL083747· 091211T TN
2004 WABASH Wabash National Corporationseen 2×
1JJV532WX4L851633· 5651448 IL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR4NSNL8112· 3206837 IN
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR2NSNL8111· 3206836 IN
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR4NSMF9390· TEMP IL
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH8GN948373· P1060509 IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHPDV6KSKA4775· P1235838 IL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDRXNSMF9023· P1275979 IL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR4NSMF9339· P1275983 IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLDR2KDLG7099· 2860574 IN
1988 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailers
1GRAP0625JT132332· 092461T TN
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH7GN948090· P1053340 IL
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH9GN948415· P1053344 IL
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH2GN948157· P1053342 IL
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D3CL588706· 785880ST IL
2019 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D0KL120883· 107847T TN
2019 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D2KL120884· 107848T TN
2016 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH5GN948394· P1060504 IL
2009 WABASH Wabash National Corporation
1JJV532W19L206022· 9187JV OK
2003 WABASH Wabash National Corporation
1JJV532W53L832650· 501548ST IL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR6NSNL8113· 3206838 IN

+ 31 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
34
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
34
34 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.6M mi
reported 2023
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi9 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi25 drivers
Company officer
ALBERT HELDAK
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2008-04-10
Last MCS-150 update
2024-11-11
Census status
Active

Fleet: 34 trucks · 27 owned tractors · 15 owned trailers · 7 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or officers with 16 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

16
Connected carriers
15
Fleet-transfer links
8
Most shared VINs
4
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: SKIPPER TRANS INC (USDOT 1565806, registered 2006) is inactive, shares this carrier’s officer, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 4
1
YUNAK CORP
USDOT 2334371Active· DES PLAINES, IL
Strong
Shared VIN · 8
1JJV532D4JL0835451GRAP0625JT1323321JJV532WX4L8516331JJV532D5JL0837471JJV532D3DL7467401JJV532D3CL588706
2
CR ENGLAND INC
USDOT 28406Active· SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Strong
Shared VIN · 5
3AKJHHDR6NSMF93263AKJHHDR8NSMF90193AKJHHDRXNSMF93933AKJHHDR7NSMY24113AKJHHDR2NSMY2476
3
MSG-3 LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 3439512Active· RIVER GROVE, IL
Strong
Shared VIN · 5
1JJV532D8KL1601751GRAP0625JT1323321JJV532D2CL5886161JJV532D4JL0835451JJV532D3CL588706
4
SKIPPER TRANS INC
USDOT 1565806Inactive· WORTH, IL
Strong
Officer
Medium· 2
AF SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 2260278Active· BENSENVILLE, IL
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1DW1A532XNSA709791DW1A5324NSA70976
AMERI FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 1251595Active· BENSENVILLE, IL
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1DW1A5328NSA709781DW1A5328NSA71046

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

36 events
  1. 05/07/2025Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MF-005036

  2. 04/10/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2025)

  3. 11/11/2024MCS-150 update filed

    1.6M mi reported (2023)

  4. 05/28/2021Insurance filed — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MF-005036

  5. 05/28/2021Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6024200

  6. 05/28/2021Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MF-005036

  7. 05/28/2020Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883273 01

  8. 05/19/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2020)

  9. 05/28/2019Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6015101

  10. 05/28/2018Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ZAPKG6015100

  11. 05/28/2017Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881850 03

  12. 05/01/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2017)

  13. 05/28/2016Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881850 02

  14. 05/02/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2016)

  15. 05/31/2015Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881850 01

  16. 05/28/2015Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881850 01

  17. 05/04/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/19/2015)

  18. 05/28/2014Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MPP1006245

  19. 05/28/2013Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA0758883

  20. 05/01/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2013)

  21. 05/28/2012Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA0700367

  22. 05/01/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2012)

  23. 05/28/2011Insurance replaced — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA0591572

  24. 03/11/2011Insurance filed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy ILM0702315

  25. 03/11/2011Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

    CARGO · policy IMP 7611301

  26. 11/02/2010Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA0591572

  27. 10/06/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/04/2010)

  28. 05/28/2010Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy MAC9634380 00

  29. 04/20/2010Insurance cancelled — PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy PAC6063249

  30. 03/11/2010Insurance replaced — PENN-AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy PAC6063249

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2012-01-22
Last review
2012-01-12
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2024-11-11
Reported mileage
1,600,000 mi (2023)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history

  1. June, 2021

    • Fleet grew to 35 power units
    • Drivers grew to 35

  2. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — SLOOP INC, CICERO, IL

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 23, 2026, 5:04 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.