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TRANS CARGO INC

DOT 2536893
MC 878044
Entity Carrier
598 N EMERSON LN, HAINESVILLE, IL 60030 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated2 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2536893
ACTIVE

Overview

TRANS CARGO INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jan 2026, based in Hainesville, Illinois. It operates a fleet of 13 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Auto Carrier.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
13.043478260869565%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
53.84615384615385%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJan 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 15.4
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
36 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

25
Inspections, 24 mo
70
Violations, 24 mo
21
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-06-24
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-06-01
392.2-SLLEWA3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-05-04
395.8A-HOSPVI — HOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (Unit D)
2026-05-04
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-03-13
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit 1)
2026-03-13
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-01-20
395.3A3I-HOSPDIT — HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-01-20
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 (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-01-20
396.3A1-F — Fuel - Dripping leak. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-01-20
395.8E1PC — HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Unit D)
2026-01-20
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2026-01-20
395.8E1PC — HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Unit D)
2026-01-20
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-01-20
393.9A-LBL — Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-01-20
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. (Unit D)
2026-01-20
395.8E1PC — HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-01-20
395.8E1PC — HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Unit D)
2026-01-20
395.8E1PC — HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Unit D)
2025-10-28
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 (Unit D)
2025-07-24
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 1)
2025-07-24
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 2)
2025-07-24
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 1)
2025-07-24
392.2IRP — IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation (Unit 1)
2025-07-24
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2025-07-24
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2025-07-24
395.8K2 — Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-07-24
395.8F01 — Drivers record of duty status not current (Unit D)
2025-07-24
395.8 — Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) (Unit D)
2025-07-24
395.3A3II — Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes (Unit D)
2025-07-24
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units13
Drivers12
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-878044

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TRANS CARGO INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2536893 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does TRANS CARGO INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is TRANS CARGO INC's safety rating?
TRANS CARGO INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 13.043478260869565% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does TRANS CARGO INC operate?
It runs 13 power units with 12 drivers on file.

Contact TRANS CARGO INC

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Physical Address
598 N EMERSON LN
HAINESVILLE, IL 60030
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