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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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MARINA CARTAGE INC
USDOT 207232 · MC159951 · EIN 36-2582233 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4450 S MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60609
(773) 254-3644 · MICHAEL TADIN
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
56 / 51
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
54 / 211
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP 1100494 · eff 05/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving122 pts
Vehicle Maintenance89 pts
Other18 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2LV | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 24 | |
| 392.2LC | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.23PT | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
IL40
IN13
WI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.64 | 2.21 | ≈38–45% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.28 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.40 | 5.64 | ≈58–62% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 1 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Cook County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cook County, IL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 79% · Speeding 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 72% (1 OOS) · Load securement 20% (1 OOS) · Brakes 4%
• 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 38 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: 10 inspections, 10 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.9A-LTSIR ×2, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 30%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2LV
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.98).
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 20%
393.9A-LSLI ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.05).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.9A-LTSIR ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2026 | LAKE VILLAGE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2026 | HYDE PARK TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 04/08/2026 | CHICAGO, IL | ✓ | ||
| 06/10/2025 | THORNTON TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 12/11/2024 | YORK TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
39 truck37 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL TADIN
Annual mileage
4.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
51
Registered since
1981-12-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT TRANSIT INC | 1226079 | strong | |
| MARINA WASTE TRANSFER INC | 1871875 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2024)
04/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2022)
04/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/13/2022)
09/05/2019 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 83 CSE S27501
08/09/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2019)
08/09/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2019)
05/01/2019 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 1100494
05/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 83 CSE S27501
06/07/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GLA9240588
05/13/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2013)
05/13/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2013)
05/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GLA9240588
11/22/2012 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2006576-10
10/26/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/06/2012)
10/26/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/06/2012)
10/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GLA9240588
05/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2006576-10
05/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA9716527
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/207232.