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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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SANCKEN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 313627 · MC206092 · EIN 36-2954263 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
31446 N ALLEGHANY RD, GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030
(847) 543-1144 · JIM SANCKEN
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
57 / 87
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
109 / 242
Crashes (24 mo)
5 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Acadia Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ABP3351035 · eff 07/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving135 pts
Vehicle Maintenance77 pts
Other24 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 18 | |
| 393.75G-LOAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 12 | |
| 392.14-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
IL87
WI13
IN8
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.21 | 2.45 | ≈31–38% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.10 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.08 | 1.08 | ≈8–12% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.06 | 0.07 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 Kane County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kane County, IL 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 54% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Other 19%
• 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 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 39% · Brakes 36% · Tires 19% (1 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 5 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: 10 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 50%
393.55C2, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ 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
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.658).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.9
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.81).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | DELAVAN, WI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/07/2025 | Chebanse Twp, IL | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2025 | SKOKIE, IL | ✓ | ||
| 03/12/2025 | ROUND LAKE HTS, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/16/2025 | Northfield Twp, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 75 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer34 truck3 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JIM SANCKEN
Annual mileage
5.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
86
Registered since
1988-04-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| STI TANK LINES | 1307611 | officer | strong |
| TJS TRANSPORT LLC | 2867726 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Acadia Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ABP3351035
02/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.5M mi reported (2025)
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 62P100211-00
07/22/2020 — Insurance cancelled — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 62P100211-00
07/04/2019 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000192
07/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000192
06/07/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2019)
10/15/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/11/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/29/2018 — Insurance replaced — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000192
09/29/2018 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MD000192
09/29/2018 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA0214459
09/29/2016 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9917466
04/19/2015 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP84811A
02/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP84811A
02/11/2011 — Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 685-47-47-C61942
02/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 685-47-47-C61942
02/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA04474902
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