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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 7, 2026
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AMERICARGO TRANS LLC
USDOT 2790354 · MC930644 · EIN 47-4786619 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
145 RANDALL STREET, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
(847) 258-9450 · STEFAN NIKOLOV
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
55 / 90
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
165 / 1219
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT43077A · eff 07/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance828 pts
Unsafe Driving162 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance159 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance76 pts
Other41 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 120 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
Most inspected states
IN20
CA17
IL15
MO14
TX10
IA9
NV8
KY8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.24 | 2.15 | ≈32–39% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.46 | 0.44 | ≈70–77% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.10 | 4.14 | ≈63–67% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.37 | 0.35 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-11-02 · 4 new since the Oct 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 38% · False log / RODS 31% · Following / lane / reckless 18%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Lake County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lake County, IN 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
Speeding 57% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Seat belt 13%
• 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 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 43% (8 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (5 OOS) · Tires 19% (8 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: 19 inspections, 12 violations, 1 OOS, 11 clean · improving.
1. Other5 viol · 42%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2, 395.8D9-HOSF
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.75A2-TAOTLM, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.075).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 17%
395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.22G-ELDMFV
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 37 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.345).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | LARAMIE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 01/25/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | ||
| 10/18/2025 | FORT WORTH, TX | 7 | ✓ | |
| 09/27/2025 | RILEY TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/04/2025 | CLARKS HILL, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 112 vehicles seen in inspections
78 trailer34 truck
Company profile
Officer
STEFAN NIKOLOV
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
9.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
90
Registered since
2015-08-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 67 carriers
Shares identifiers with 67 carriers (64 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | 63 VINs | strong |
| BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1762766 | 5 VINs | strong |
| ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | 5 VINs | strong |
| NATIONAL LOGISTICS INC | 3328368 | 5 VINs | strong |
| BDJ TRUCKING COMPANY | 1331321 | 4 VINs | strong |
| G I TRUCKING COMPANY | 20293 | 4 VINs | strong |
| ALFA EXPRESS INC | 1719707 | 3 VINs | strong |
| COVENANT TRANSPORT LLC | 273818 | 3 VINs | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RAINBOW CARRIER (USDOT 1375372, 2005).
Activity history (recent)
04/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
9.3M mi reported (2025)
07/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT43077A
07/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08469155
06/04/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2025)
07/30/2023 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0132420001
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08469155
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0132420001
07/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CIL0004849053-7
08/29/2017 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FBCAT0369200
08/02/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2017)
08/29/2016 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2644237
09/04/2015 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/13/2015 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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