VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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LARRY'S CARTAGE CO INC
USDOT 212942 · MC161970 · EIN 36-3173971 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
16760 RICHMOND AVENUE, HAZEL CREST, IL, 60429
(630) 920-0772 · MICHAEL J KNIGHT
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
90 / 74
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
46 / 362
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy UMM 8199978-00 · eff 04/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance198 pts
Unsafe Driving96 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance50 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other18 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 50 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 391.11B4-DEN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 395.3A2-PROP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.11G | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
WI17
IL17
IN7
IA4
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.05 | 1.09 | ≈9–16% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.69 | 0.61 | ≈61–68% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.24 | 0.25 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.85 | 4.41 | ≈61–65% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Other 38% · Hours exceeded 28% · Following / lane / reckless 28%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 22 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Buchanan County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Buchanan County, IA 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 60% · Speeding 29% · Phone / texting 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 49% (2 OOS) · Brakes 34% (3 OOS) · Tires 15% (3 OOS)
• 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 42 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: 6 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.788).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Joliet, IL | 1 | ||
| 01/22/2025 | IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 91 vehicles seen in inspections
49 trailer42 truck
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL J KNIGHT
Annual mileage
4.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
74
Registered since
1982-05-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENTON CARTAGE COMPANY INC | 141865 | 4 VINs | strong |
| M & E HAULING LLC | 2962309 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2025)
10/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 2013090055
04/01/2023 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy UMM 8199978-00
04/01/2023 — Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy UMM 8199978-00
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZE0477
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
10/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z82505
10/31/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF005034
10/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF005034
10/28/2015 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-3047P04A-TIL-10
10/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010489-00
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
SURETY · policy 2013090055
09/16/2013 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/17/2017)
10/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 4016111205
09/06/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2011)
09/06/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2011)
10/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS AJ4022
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/212942.