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CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 152518 · Coal City, IL

Authorized for-hireAuthority active

Quick answers

Is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 152518) allowed to operate?
Yes. As of September 15, 2026, FMCSA's live record shows CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 152518) is allowed to operate.
Does CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC have active operating authority?
Yes. FMCSA's live records show active common, contract, and broker operating authority for CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC (MC142059) as of September 15, 2026.
Does CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?
Yes. FMCSA shows liability (BIPD) coverage of $1,000,000 and a surety bond of $75,000 on file for CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC as of September 15, 2026. "On file" reflects the filed amounts, not confirmation of active coverage.
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's FMCSA safety rating?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating (rated March 5, 2012). This is FMCSA's official rating — one of Satisfactory, Conditional, or Unsatisfactory.
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT and MC number?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is registered under USDOT 152518 and operating authority MC142059, based in Coal City, IL. FMCSA classifies it as an authorized for-hire carrier.
How large is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC reports 206 power units and 204 drivers in its FMCSA record in Coal City, IL.

Answers reflect the public FMCSA record as of September 15, 2026; figures can change at any time.

Operating snapshot

206Power units (fleet size)
204Drivers reported
52Years since registration
111MAnnual miles reported (2024)
Coal City, ILHome base
356Inspections (24 mo)

Public FMCSA census & inspection records · as of 2026-06-06

73
Moderate
HaulReport estimate · highest estimated percentile
Vehicle Maintenance is this carrier's highest reconstructed BASIC percentile at the 73.0th percentile among 3,533 safety-event peers. Across 2 rated categories, 0 are estimated Low. Higher percentile = more inspection-violation activity recorded relative to peers. An independent estimate, not an official FMCSA or CSA score.
Estimated from public FMCSA data · updated 2026-06-08 · How we calculate this

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is a for-hire motor carrier based in Coal City, IL, operating 206 power units and 204 drivers, and has been registered with FMCSA for about 52 years (since 1974). In this public FMCSA inspection snapshot it has 356 recorded inspections, with a vehicle out-of-service rate of 27.6% (above the 21.2% snapshot benchmark) and a driver out-of-service rate of 1.4% (below the 5.2% benchmark). HaulReport's highest reconstructed BASIC percentile for this carrier is Vehicle Maintenance at the 73.0th percentile (estimated band: Moderate), ranked among 3,533 safety-event peers — an independent estimate, not an official FMCSA or CSA score.

HaulReport interpretation — auto-generated from the public FMCSA data below and our percentile estimates.

Estimated BASIC percentiles

Hours-of-Service ComplianceModerate
71.7 pctl · CI 67–77
BASIC measure: 0.47Insp. w/ violation: 356Peer group: 4,727
Vehicle MaintenanceModerate
73.0 pctl · CI 68–78
BASIC measure: 5.34Insp. w/ violation: 225Peer group: 3,533

Out-of-service rates

Vehicle OOS27.6%above the 21.2% snapshot benchmark · 225 inspections
Driver OOS1.4%below the 5.2% snapshot benchmark · 356 inspections

Out-of-service rate = inspections resulting in an out-of-service order ÷ inspections. The benchmark is the inspection-weighted rate across this FMCSA snapshot — not an official national average. Rates are shown only with at least 5 inspections.

MCS-150 biennial update

Due August 2027
Next biennial update dueAugust 2027
Recurring update monthAugust, odd-numbered years
Last MCS-150 update on fileOctober 3, 2025

FMCSA sets each carrier's biennial update month from the last two digits of the USDOT number (last digit → month, second-to-last digit → odd/even year) — it is required even when nothing has changed. This is a schedule derived from the public rule, not a compliance determination. Verify and file on FMCSA · Deadline calculator

Live FMCSA status

Allowed to operate

Operating authority

  • Common: Active
  • Contract: Active
  • Broker: Active
  • Docket: MC142059
  • Authorized for property, broker

Insurance on file

  • Liability (BIPD): $1,000,000
  • Surety bond: $75,000

Safety

  • Rating: Satisfactory (as of March 5, 2012)
  • Driver out-of-service rate: 1.9%
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate: 25.4%
  • Hazmat out-of-service rate: 0.0%

Live read from FMCSA's QCMobile system on September 15, 2026. Insurance figures are FMCSA "on file" amounts, not confirmation of current coverage; values can change at any time. FMCSA QCMobile

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)Surety bond

Primary liability (BIPD) — maximum limit recorded by FMCSA: $1,000,000

2 filings on file — show details
  • Public liability (BIPD) — primaryCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1,000,000 max limit · Form 91X · effective 2022-11-01
  • Surety bondLEXON INSURANCE COMPANYForm 84 · effective 2021-09-09

Insurance filings on record in FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance (L&I) system (active or pending per the source dataset), as of 2026-06-08. Dollar figures are the maximum limit recorded on the filing, not confirmation of current coverage, and this is not a recommendation; filings can change or lapse at any time and may not reflect today's status. Confirm current coverage directly with FMCSA. Verify on FMCSA L&I

Change history & operating authority

Active

FMCSA operating authority is currently active for this carrier.

  1. September 15, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  2. September 15, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  3. September 13, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  4. September 13, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  5. September 9, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  6. September 9, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  7. September 8, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  8. September 8, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  9. September 3, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  10. September 3, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  11. September 1, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  12. September 1, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  13. August 23, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  14. August 23, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  15. August 22, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  16. August 22, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  17. August 18, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  18. August 18, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  19. August 16, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  20. August 16, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  21. August 15, 2026New crash report published in the FMCSA crash file
  22. August 15, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  23. August 15, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  24. August 14, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  25. August 14, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  26. August 13, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  27. August 13, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  28. August 11, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  29. August 11, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  30. August 9, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  31. August 9, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  32. August 7, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  33. August 7, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  34. August 4, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  35. August 4, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  36. August 2, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  37. August 2, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  38. July 28, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  39. July 28, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  40. July 27, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  41. July 27, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  42. July 17, 2026phy zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  43. July 17, 2026phy street changed — 7180 E REED RD → 7180 E REED ROAD
  44. July 16, 2026phy zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  45. July 16, 2026phy street changed — 7180 E REED ROAD → 7180 E REED RD
  46. July 9, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  47. July 9, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  48. July 8, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  49. July 8, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  50. June 30, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  51. June 30, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  52. June 29, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  53. June 29, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  54. June 25, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  55. June 25, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  56. June 24, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416-9304 → 60416
  57. June 24, 2026carrier mailing street changed — 7180 E REED RD → P O BOX 6
  58. June 23, 2026carrier mailing zip changed — 60416 → 60416-9304
  59. June 23, 2026carrier mailing street changed — P O BOX 6 → 7180 E REED RD
  60. June 19, 2026phone changed — — → 8156344443
  61. June 17, 2026authority live record added

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Operating-authority status is from FMCSA's licensing system; the change history is HaulReport's own append-only daily record (FMCSA does not publish change history). This is a factual record, not an official CSA score or safety rating, and can change at any time. Verify on FMCSA SAFER · See this carrier's changes in the daily FMCSA activity feed

Carrier facts (public FMCSA data)
Verbatim public facts from FMCSA datasets. Only the percentile/band/confidence figures above are HaulReport reconstructions — not official FMCSA or CSA scores.
USDOT number152518
Legal nameCARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
LocationCOAL CITY, IL
Operating classificationAuthorized for-hire (per FMCSA census)
FMCSA operating authorityActive (per FMCSA licensing)
Power units (fleet size)206
Drivers204
Reported annual mileage111,370,894 (reported for 2024)
FMCSA registered1974 (~52 years)
Last MCS-150 updateOctober 3, 2025
Next MCS-150 update dueAugust 2027
Inspections (trailing 24 mo)356
Published BASIC measures2
Insurance filings (FMCSA L&I)2 on file (active/pending per source) — Public liability (BIPD) — primary, Surety bond
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State reference data: Truck-crash statistics for Illinois — state-wide totals for all carriers registered in Illinois, not specific to this carrier.

FMCSA data as of 2026-06-06 · Last synced 2026-06-08 · Method: how these percentiles are reconstructed · Canonical: https://haulreport.com/carrier/152518/