CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2089206· MC728978· CARRIER· EIN 27-3758010
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SQUARE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION INC

2800 SCHWEITZER RD, ELWOOD, IL, 60421(773) 747-8436squaretransportation@gmail.comVOLODYMYR SOVTYSIK
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
17.6%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
4.8%
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

MC728978

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

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 01/03/2026
Sentry Select Insurance Company· policy A0074317003
Authority history (3) ▾
04/24/2013COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2013)
12/07/2011COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2012)
01/10/2011MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history8 insurers on record
Filing timeline (14)
  1. BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/202301/03/2026
  2. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/202201/03/2023
  3. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/202101/03/2022
  4. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/201801/03/2021
  5. CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/06/201601/03/2018
  6. CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/201609/06/2016
  7. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/201501/03/2016
  8. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/05/201401/03/2015
  9. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/201411/05/2014
  10. SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/21/201301/03/2014
  11. GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 01/03/201105/23/2013
  12. SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/201305/21/2013
  13. STAR INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/201201/03/2013
  14. GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/03/201101/03/2012

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.

Vehicle34 inspections · 17.6% OOS · National 22%
Driver62 inspections · 4.8% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

62 inspections · 48 violations (7 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.

62
Inspections
48
Violations
7
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

14
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • IL5
  • LA3
  • NC3
  • WI3
  • MD2
  • OH2
  • KY2
  • AR2

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

7 of 44 violations in the last 12 months (16%) 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

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 49% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing13 violations (24 mo)
Speeding5 viol48%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 41%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 7%
Following / lane / reckless6 viol38%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 15%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 12%
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close2× · 10%
Other1 viol10%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 10%
Lighting / lamps1 viol3%
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× · 3%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 35 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

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

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 57% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing5 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
False log / RODS1 OOS3 viol90%
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 50%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 33%
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 7%
Log / ELD device2 viol10%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 10%
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
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 26 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

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 70% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing24 violations · 7 OOS (24 mo)
Tires5 OOS7 viol47%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 41%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 3%
  • 393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× · 3%
Inspection / repair / DVIR5 viol18%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× · 18%
Brakes4 viol16%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× · 8%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 4%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 4%
Lighting / lamps1 OOS3 viol11%
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× · 8%
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× · 3%
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 36 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.

Trending worse
9
Inspections
16
Violations
4
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 50%Other 31%Hours-of-Service Compliance 13%Unsafe Driving 6%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
8 violations · 2 OOS · 50% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Other
5 violations · 1 OOS · 31% of recent
  • 390.21TC-MC×2Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color
  • 395.8EFalse report of drivers record of duty status · OOS
  • 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3Hours-of-Service Compliance
2 violations · 1 OOS · 13% of recent
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed · OOS
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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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).

88
Inspections
93
Violations
14
Out-of-service
461
CSA points
7
Crashes
30
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

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

30 trailer 28 truck 1 other
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 6×
3AKJHHDR2NSNC2521· P1263080 IL
2017 PETERBILT 579seen 5×
1XPBD49X4HD415099· P1116140 IL
2016 MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURINGseen 4×
5MAPA5313GA036632· TZC99R NJ
1995 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 4×
13N1532C4S1568629· 964663ST IL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR8NSMF4015· P1258112 IL
1994 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 3×
13N1532C3R1562721· 957052ST IL
2019 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH3KN197160· AX461K NJ
2018 RAM 3500seen 3×
3C63RRGL6JG428909· 17456OH IL
2019 BIG TEX Big Texseen 3×
16VGX2526K6010469· 104738TD IL
1995 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 3×
13N1532C4S1568632· 980058ST IL
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
1FUJHHDV5LLKL8679· P1190242 IL
1993 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 3×
13N1532C0P1552029· 925059ST IL
1995 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 3×
13N1532C6S1568633· 980131 IL
1993 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 3×
13N1532C7P1552030· 925061ST IL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHFG6NSMY2802· P1228920 IL
2018 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 3×
13N1532C7J1523182· 588030ST IL
1994 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 3×
13N1532C4R1566387· 965309ST IL
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR5RSVE5264· P1332859 IL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR7NSNA6881· P1234193 IL
2019 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH3KN197174· P1156001 IL
FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 2×
13NV1552001566630· 964664ST IL
2022 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH1NN313783· P1278647 IL
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJHHDRXPLUL0575· P1244940 IL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR8NSNC2619· P1260086 IL
1995 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 2×
13N1532C2S1568628· 964665ST IL
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH9LN232110· P1175957 IL
2022 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532K2NS158205· 894749ST IL
2017 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X2HD339433· R706405 TX
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EH8LN225167· P1327854 IL
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJHHDV7LLKL8666· P1190241 IL

+ 29 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

1

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
27
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
24
24 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.3M mi
reported 2026
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi24 drivers
Company officer
VOLODYMYR SOVTYSIK
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2010-10-25
Last MCS-150 update
2026-06-30
Census status
Active

Fleet: 27 trucks · 27 owned tractors · 30 owned trailers.

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, addresses or officers with 24 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

24
Connected carriers
20
Fleet-transfer links
3
Most shared VINs
4
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: C A T EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1698293, registered 2007) 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
YUROM CORPORATION
USDOT 1342371Active· DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Strong
Shared VIN · 3
3C63RRGL6JG4289093C63RRGL1NG1365093C63RRGL7NG152939
2
C A T EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1698293Inactive· CHICAGO, IL
Strong
Officer
3
GREEN LEAF TRUCKING INCORPORATED
USDOT 3116897Inactive· CHICAGO, IL
Strong
Officer
4
VOLODYMYR SOVTYSIK
USDOT 2004627Inactive· CHICAGO, IL
Strong
Officer
Medium· 2
I FRANKO EXPRESS INC
USDOT 4138464Active· NAPERVILLE, IL
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
13N1532CXH152317113N148204L1540806
R3 HAULING LLC
USDOT 3321014Inactive· ELWOOD, IL
Medium
Address

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

20 events
  1. 06/30/2026MCS-150 update filed

    2.3M mi reported (2026)

  2. 01/03/2026Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0074317003

  3. 01/03/2026Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 6514122

  4. 01/03/2023Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0074317002

  5. 01/03/2022Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF009719

  6. 01/03/2021Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0074317001

  7. 01/03/2018Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8836495

  8. 09/06/2016Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8836495

  9. 01/03/2016Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 506-879211-6

  10. 01/03/2015Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN139165

  11. 11/05/2014Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN139165

  12. 01/03/2014Insurance replaced — SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 013CP0122000

  13. 05/23/2013Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy GIC 12-0900-00113

  14. 05/21/2013Insurance cancelled — SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 013CP0122000

  15. 04/24/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2013)

  16. 01/03/2013Insurance replaced — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA0700830

  17. 01/03/2012Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy GIC 12-1921-00113

  18. 12/07/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2012)

  19. 01/10/2011MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  20. 10/25/2010Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
Last review
2014-03-14
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-06-30
Reported mileage
2,315,012 mi (2026)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 5:59 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.