TRANS CARGO INC
- 2536893
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598 N EMERSON LN
HAINESVILLE, IL 60030 - 13
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 28, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 3.94 | Not Public | 2.71 | 9.50 | 0.14 | Not Public | 0 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
13.4
Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
23
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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13
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11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
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23
1
1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations
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Not Public |
23
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 43
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 1 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8A-HOSPVI | HOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8(e)(1)PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 1 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8(k)(2) | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 392.5(a) | Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle | 1 | 1 | 5 | Drugs/Alcohol |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.128 | No/improper securement of vehicles | 1 | 1 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 25
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 6/24/2026 | NC0006888455 | NC | P1336789 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 6/9/2026 | FL2018004958 | FL | P1277189 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 6/1/2026 | NC0006880902 | NC | P1274302 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 5/4/2026 | KYCV43447940 | KY | P1249907 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 395.8A-HOSPVI HOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | ||||||
| 3/13/2026 | KYCV44396607 | KY | P1024277 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 1/20/2026 | IN8101000251 | IN | P1147437 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 396.3A1-F Fuel - Dripping leak. (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | ||||||
| 10/28/2025 | FL1763003965 | FL | P1147437 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 5 | ||||||
| 7/24/2025 | TXV251943446 | TX | P1024277 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | ||||||
| 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current | 5 | ||||||
| 395.3(a)(3)(ii) Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 7 | ||||||
| 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | ||||||
| 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | ||||||
| 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device | 5 | ||||||
| 395.8(k)(2) Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status (OOS) | 5 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 7/19/2025 | FL3170008664 | FL | P1024277 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 5 | ||||||
| 5/26/2025 | AZ1042700530 | AZ | P1274302 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 5/25/2025 | AR5950000564 | AR | P1102247 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 5/22/2025 | TNI01R841507 | TN | P1102247 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 5/15/2025 | WI2641008354 | WI | P1147437 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 5 | ||||||
| 5/7/2025 | TNI033AL1574 | TN | P1102247 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 4/23/2025 | IL4038230697 | IL | P1124518 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 3/24/2025 | MADE00000745 | MA | P1277189 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 3/21/2025 | OKPE19001182 | OK | P1274302 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 3/14/2025 | FL3118009915 | FL | P1268987 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 3/6/2025 | NM5146P1TBC5 | NM | P1249907 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 2/28/2025 | US1857000085 | US | P1102247 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 2/28/2025 | US1857000084 | US | P1283789 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 2/25/2025 | IL5001050043 | IL | P1102247 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.5(a) Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle (OOS) | 5 + 0 (OOS) | ||||||
| 2/13/2025 | GA1395001062 | GA | C1343C | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.207F-SASMD Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS Suspension - Deflated air suspension (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 12/29/2024 | TXV241732553 | TX | P1268987 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown | 3 | ||||||
| 393.128 No/improper securement of vehicles (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | ||||||
| 395.22H4 Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | ||||||
| 395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | ||||||
| 395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | ||||||
| 10/28/2024 | IN8283008613 | IN | P1084730 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM Tires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 2
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
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| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 5/11/2026 | GA0010351165 | GA | P1249907 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 10/20/2025 | FL2705506405 | FL | P1106894 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 3/5/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
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Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 10/05/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
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