CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 4116555· MC1573535· CARRIER· EIN 92-2544034
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FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

1685 VERMONT DR, ELK GROVE VLG, IL, 60007(708) 907-0001safety@fedtransservice.comZAFARBEK SHERMETOV
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
14.3%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
3.3%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
76
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC1573535

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 05/19/2025
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY· policy CA997579881
Authority history (3) ▾
04/25/2025COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/19/2025)
08/22/2024COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/11/2024)
09/01/2023MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history2 insurers on record
Filing timeline (5)
  1. A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/13/202405/22/2025
  2. A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/13/202405/19/2025
  3. A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/13/202409/18/2024
  4. ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/17/202306/13/2024
  5. A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/13/202406/13/2024

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle21 inspections · 14.3% OOS · National 22%
Driver30 inspections · 3.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

30 inspections · 42 violations (5 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.

30
Inspections
42
Violations
5
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

13
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • AZ5
  • CA4
  • TN3
  • KY2
  • IA2
  • CT1
  • KS1
  • NM1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Driver OOS rate is 7.4% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • 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
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 53% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing7 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless5 viol67%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 58%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 10%
Phone / texting1 viol19%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 19%
Seat belt1 viol13%
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 13%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 23 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 40% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing3 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device3 viol100%
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× · 33%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 33%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 33%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 19 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 56% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing15 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps1 OOS10 viol79%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× · 25%
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 11%
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 8%
Brakes1 OOS3 viol14%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 5%
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× · 5%
  • 396.3A1-BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× · 3%
Other1 viol5%
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× · 5%
Wheels / rims1 viol1%
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× · 1%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 39 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

1
Inspections
1
Violations
0
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 100%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 100% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
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Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

42
Inspections
64
Violations
7
Out-of-service
150
CSA points
2
Crashes
25
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

16 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

14 incomplete vehicle 1 truck 1 trailer
2017 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 8×
1FVACWDTXHHJH9244
2016 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 7×
1FVACWDT7GHGS7123· TEMP IL
2014 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 5×
1FVACWDT6EHFS8497· P1231671 IL
2017 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 3×
3ALACWDT8HDJE2070· 214368H IL
2020 INTERNATIONAL MV607seen 3×
1HTEUMML7LH320947· S084785 OH
2014 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 3×
3ALACWDT7EDFJ3769· P1219304 IL
2014 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 3×
1FVACWDT1EHFS8455· P1231674 IL
2019 INTERNATIONAL MA025seen 2×
3HAMMMML2KL134981· PXB0672 OH
2016 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALACWDT4GDGV8979· 221903H IL
2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC9LDLD8587· 675AB303 IL
2018 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC6JDJZ0707· P1225295 IL
2016 INTERNATIONAL MA025
1HTMMMML0GH012732· P1244937 IL
2017 FREIGHTLINER M2
1FVACWFB9HHHZ1043· P1256673 IL
2011 FREIGHTLINER M2
1FVACWDT7BDBC4932· P1227854 IL
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR4TSWN8411· 3857665 IN
2022 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2531N3687916· PB31133 IN

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
9
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
9
0 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0.2M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi9 drivers
Company officer
ZAFARBEK SHERMETOV
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2023-08-12
Last MCS-150 update
2025-06-05
Census status
Active

Fleet: 9 trucks.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or officers with 19 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

19
Connected carriers
17
Fleet-transfer links
4
Most shared VINs
3
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: FEDERAL FREIGHT INC (USDOT 3410417, registered 2020) is inactive, shares this carrier’s officer, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 3
1
SIDDIQ KARVON LLC
USDOT 3793434Active· CINCINNATI, OH
Strong
Shared VIN · 4
3HAMMMML2KL1349811FVACWDTXHHJH92443ALACWFC9LDLD85873ALACWDT8HDJE2070
2
FEDERAL FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3410417Inactive· BLUE ASH, OH
Strong
Officer
3
RMZ GROUP INC
USDOT 3534642Inactive· CINCINNATI, OH
Strong
Officer

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

11 events
  1. 06/05/2025MCS-150 update filed

    0.2M mi reported (2024)

  2. 05/22/2025Insurance cancelled — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy A-ONE2024-4961

  3. 05/19/2025Insurance filed — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA997579881

  4. 05/19/2025Insurance replaced — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy A-ONE2024-4961

  5. 04/25/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/19/2025)

  6. 09/18/2024Insurance cancelled — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy A-ONE2024-4961

  7. 08/22/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/11/2024)

  8. 06/13/2024Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA972350103

  9. 06/13/2024Insurance replaced — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC

    BIPD/Primary · policy A-ONE2024-4961

  10. 09/01/2023MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  11. 08/12/2023Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
Last review
2025-03-27
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-06-05
Reported mileage
216,000 mi (2024)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 20, 2026, 5:56 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.