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Generated Oct 18, 2026
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MIKEN CARTAGE INC
USDOT 300936 · MC200263 · EIN 36-3404080 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9600 W 47TH ST, MCCOOK, IL, 60525
(708) 387-0070 · MICHAEL RYAN
47
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
35 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 259
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0153339001 · eff 07/24/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance143 pts
Unsafe Driving65 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance41 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other7 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2LV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 9 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
IN10
IL10
OH5
MI2
WI2
GA1
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.58 | 1.58 | ≈16–23% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.25 | 0.25 | ≈31–38% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.22 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.64 | 5.64 | ≈62–66% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “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
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 Porter County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Porter County, IN 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 46% · Speeding 35% · Seat belt 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 51% · Log / ELD device 32% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 16 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 57% (6 OOS) · Brakes 22% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 20%
• 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 41 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: 7 inspections, 9 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · holding steady.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 44%
395.24 ×3, 395.8E-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.188).
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 22%
393.9BRKLAMP, 396.17C-PI
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.23).
3. Other2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLSR, 393.203C
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | STURGIS TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/01/2025 | DOWNERS GROVE TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 02/26/2025 | RIDGEWAY, SC | 6 | ✓ | |
| 10/22/2024 | TROY, MI | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 71 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer31 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL RYAN
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
32
Registered since
1987-09-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 34 carriers
Shares identifiers with 34 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACTUS MAILING COMPANY | 2095283 | officer | strong |
| CAPITAL SOLAR GROUP LLC | 4064088 | officer | strong |
| ENERGY DYNAMICS LLC | 1616894 | officer | strong |
| EXTREME PERFORMANCE INC | 1047916 | officer | strong |
| FRATRANS INC | 362112 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| FRUGAL FLIPPERS LLC | 3840128 | officer | strong |
| GOODALL OIL COMPANY | 99817 | officer | strong |
| LTG SPORTS TURF ONE LLC | 3216934 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: GOODALL OIL COMPANY (USDOT 99817, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
05/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2024)
07/24/2020 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0153339001
07/24/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007604
07/24/2018 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 1 826 508
06/27/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2018)
08/08/2014 — Insurance cancelled — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CI6M3713
07/24/2014 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3141672
05/31/2014 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3141672
05/31/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MC8145402
05/05/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2014)
12/18/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MC8145402
11/21/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/06/2013)
05/31/2013 — Insurance cancelled — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 12-9-0235
05/06/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2013)
05/31/2012 — Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MC8046524
05/04/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/29/2012)
05/31/2011 — Insurance replaced — GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK6000585-000
05/12/2011 — Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DAL 010132 R1
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