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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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PHOENIX CARTAGE INC
USDOT 3162770 · MC112383 · EIN 83-1279057 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
600 BONNIE LANE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
(847) 758-7430
72
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
39 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 417
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
West Bend Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy 1000228247 · eff 01/15/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance198 pts
Unsafe Driving109 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance109 pts
Other15 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 44 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 395.3A2-PROP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 395.3A3-PROP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
IL21
WI9
IA6
IN3
MO1
TX1
GA1
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.02 | 2.91 | ≈35–42% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.05 | 1.10 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.05 | 6.00 | ≈65–69% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28. “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
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Hours exceeded 51% · False log / RODS 39% · Log / ELD device 7%
• Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 53% · Seat belt 39% · Following / lane / reckless 8%
• 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 23 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 55% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 39% · Load securement 2%
• 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 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: 7 inspections, 10 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 60%
393.9A-LBL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.538).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 30%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.265).
3. Other1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | Riley Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 07/02/2025 | Cicero, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/12/2025 | CAPITAL TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 02/05/2025 | CHICAGO, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
23 trailer19 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARTER LOGISTEED EXPRESS INC | 223337 | 4 VINs | strong |
| MEDXWASTE MARYLAND LLC | 4001710 | officer | strong |
| SPARROW EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC | 1084616 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SPARROW EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1084616, 2003).
Activity history (recent)
01/15/2023 — Insurance filed — West Bend Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1000228247
01/15/2023 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q01 1540131
01/15/2022 — Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
BIPD/Primary · policy S2461267
01/15/2021 — Insurance replaced — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AV9276595
09/20/2020 — Insurance cancelled — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AV9276595
08/30/2019 — Insurance cancelled — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AV9266969
07/30/2019 — Insurance replaced — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AV9276595
08/22/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/10/2018 — Insurance replaced — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AV9266969
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/3162770.