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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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SIGNATURE TRANSPORTATION GROUP LLC
USDOT 2491471 · MC862927 · EIN 46-5141040 · AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
2300 HAMILTON RD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60005
(312) 625-9100 · KEVIN DUFF
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
50 / 51
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 108
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy YPP 1395970-00 · eff 01/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance108 pts
Other1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.62-BEMEI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
IL19
US16
WI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.60 | 1.60 | ≈14–18% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-03-01. “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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 74% (4 OOS) · Other 11% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11%
• 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 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | CHICAGO, IL | ✓ | ||
| 06/08/2025 | DES PLAINES, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle12 bus1 truck
Company profile
Officer
KEVIN DUFF
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
2014-04-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUFF MOTOR | 1264687 | officer | strong |
| PRECIOUS ANGEL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3831402 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DUFF MOTOR (USDOT 1264687, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
01/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2020 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy YPP 1395970-00
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAR 0139597-00
06/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201700009930
05/07/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2018)
06/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201600009930
05/05/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2017)
06/13/2016 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/23/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201500004675
05/23/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201400004675
04/27/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2015)
06/05/2014 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/31/2016)
04/02/2014 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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