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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY
USDOT 76784 · MC86779 · EIN 36-2728842 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
15840 WEST AVENUE, HARVEY, IL, 60426
(866) 813-3656 · PATRICK WHITEHEAD
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
129 / 322
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 220
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy AS264143483401 · eff 09/07/2005
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance95 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance75 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other24 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.43 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 396.7 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 172.519D3-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MS7
IL6
MI4
LA3
AR1
WI1
OH1
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.11 | 0.11 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.65 | 0.74 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.72 | 2.82 | ≈26–30% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2.42 | 2.14 | — | ▼ better |
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 Saline County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Saline County, IL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 50% · Seat belt 35% · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 1 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 41% · Other 38% (2 OOS) · Load securement 13% (2 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 18 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: 4 inspections, 22 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Other12 viol · 10 OOS · 55%
393.75A ×4, 393.203C, 396.5B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 23%
393.11, 396.7, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.04).
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance4 viol · 1 OOS · 18%
180.415-HMTMC, 172.516C6-HMPMC, 177.817A-HMSP
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
Repeat offenders: 393.75A ×4
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 07/15/2026 | Troy Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 04/29/2026 | Stickney Twp, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/13/2026 | GILMAN, IL | ✓ | ||
| 10/15/2025 | ALSIP, IL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/08/2025 | GARY, IN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
34 incomplete vehicle5 truck3 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
PATRICK WHITEHEAD
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
313
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD | 345516 | 1 VINs | strong |
| BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO | 388151 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| CEDAR RIVER RAILROAD CO | 473054 | email, phone, address | strong |
| CHICAGO CENTRAL & PACIFIC RAILROAD CO | 471866 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD CO | 165783 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| IOWA NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY | 347634 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2025)
09/10/2005 — Insurance cancelled — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PTS 438744
09/07/2005 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AS264143483401
09/07/2005 — Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy PTS 438744
08/15/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/09/2005)
04/01/1995 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/20/1995)
04/01/1995 — Insurance cancelled — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy LRB9570018
11/02/1984 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/09/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/01/1980 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy GLA 127 02 78
06/01/1979 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/19/1978 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/30/1978 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/27/1977 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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