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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2009671 · MC708570 · EIN 27-2125563 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
700 N ROHLWING RD, ITASCA, IL, 60143-1347
(708) 298-8178 · JAKUB ZUCHOWICZ
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
57 / 57
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
102 / 776
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TINCA9512941 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance416 pts
Unsafe Driving197 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance157 pts
Other33 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 84 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 50 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 49 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
OH12
IN9
MT8
PA8
IL8
NY8
WI7
MA5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.37 | 3.13 | ≈59–66% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.77 | 0.80 | ≈85–92% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.15 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.26 | 5.10 | ≈65–69% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 2 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 60% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 13% · Following / lane / reckless 13%
• 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: could improve up to 26 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 58% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Seat belt 7%
• 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 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Kenosha County, WI · medium impact
• 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (3 OOS) · Tires 16% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 19 violations, 3 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 3 OOS · 63%
393.53B-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LHWS
✓ 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
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.945).
2. Other4 viol · 21%
393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ 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
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 16%
395.8E-HOSPD, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.578).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3, 393.53B-B ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | PORTAGE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/05/2026 | CHERRY HILL TWP, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 12/13/2025 | LaFayette Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 09/17/2025 | LEBANON, IN | ✓ | ||
| 08/16/2025 | CHICAGO, IL | ✓ | ||
| 04/08/2025 | LOMBARD, IL | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
38 truck37 trailer1 incomplete vehicle1 multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv)
Company profile
Officer
JAKUB ZUCHOWICZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
5.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
57
Registered since
2010-03-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 25 carriers
Shares identifiers with 25 carriers (25 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| E&G GROUP INC | 3320613 | 4 VINs | strong |
| FIDELITY LLC | 2108940 | 4 VINs | strong |
| SPARTA LLC | 2330905 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ARROW TRANS CORP | 1971627 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FREMONT TRANS INC | 2820179 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.8M mi reported (2025)
01/18/2026 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD-005001
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TINCA9512941
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD-005001
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD-005001-01
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L19A1015
01/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy CRC541000172 00
12/05/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/27/2018)
01/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy WWW160049-00
02/06/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN187950
01/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN187950
10/31/2016 — Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN187950
09/30/2016 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN187950
09/26/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2016)
03/23/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XA 2982489
02/25/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2016)
03/23/2011 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 4618323
04/26/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
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