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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC
USDOT 569614 · MC278215 · EIN 36-3963581 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8600 JOLIET RD, MCCOOK, IL, 60525
(708) 924-9093 · NICK URSO MARTHA TORRES
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
155 / 150
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
117 / 947
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT43102A · eff 07/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance332 pts
Unsafe Driving264 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance250 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance101 pts
Other29 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 77 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 20 | 58 | |
| 172.519 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 8 | 8 | 56 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 39 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
Most inspected states
IL50
GA17
IN14
WI13
FL9
TX3
MI3
SC3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.87 | 1.82 | ≈28–35% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.65 | 0.60 | ≈81–88% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.76 | 4.61 | ≈59–63% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.33 | 1.44 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 7 new since the Sep 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 62% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 36% · Other 3% (1 OOS)
• 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 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Kenosha County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kenosha County, WI 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 37% · Phone / texting 30% · Following / lane / reckless 20%
• 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 20 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 55% (4 OOS) · Tires 24% (3 OOS) · Brakes 19%
• 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 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: 24 inspections, 33 violations, 3 OOS, 16 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance20 viol · 61%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×18, 395.24 ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.488).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 15%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ 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
3. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 12%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.53B-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.57).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×18, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 395.24 ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2026 | EUFAULA, OK | ✓ | ||
| 06/15/2026 | TROY TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 05/18/2026 | Proviso Twp, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/28/2026 | West Chicago Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 12/12/2025 | JUSTICE, IL | ✓ | ||
| 11/05/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 10/25/2024 | VALPARAISO, IN | ✓ | ||
| 10/21/2024 | ST CHARLES, IL | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
50 truck33 trailer
Company profile
Officer
NICK URSO MARTHA TORRES
Annual mileage
13.0M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
150
Registered since
1994-07-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 38 carriers
Shares identifiers with 38 carriers (35 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ASCEND DEDICATED LLC | 1219712 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FRASIER DEDICATED SERVICES INC | 2062347 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MERCURY TRANSPORTATION INC | 1356546 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PTG LOGISTICS LLC | 611601 | 2 VINs | medium |
| C W TANK LINES INC | 301045 | address | medium |
| CORDIN MOTOR FREIGHT INC | 137578 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: C W TANK LINES INC (USDOT 301045, 1987).
Activity history (recent)
07/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
13.0M mi reported (2022)
07/01/2025 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT43102A
07/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TI TS CA0001511 02
02/09/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TI TS CA0001511 01
02/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TI TS CA0001511 01
01/07/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TI TS CA0001511 01
02/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TI TS CA0001511 00
01/05/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/31/2024)
02/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy LNG22BE0201-00
01/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/27/2023)
02/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZE9230
02/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF006979
07/08/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF006940
07/01/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/09/2019)
02/18/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-9508L960-TIL-11
02/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 0 251 836
01/05/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/29/2018)
02/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880875 01
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