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S & S TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Virden, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1406960 · MC 533488
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-533488 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC533488
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA861703930
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1406960
MC Number
MC-533488
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 18, 2005
Authority Granted
September 13, 2005
Annual Mileage
147,031 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
228 East Holden, Virden, IL 62690
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Samuel E Gunning Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
IL1
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531DM545719 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X05D846998 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538CM314704 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX3D597238 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2024 | 000P144SQT | I-35 MM 20, IA | III | 2 | — | HORMEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5D49X05D846998 1UYVS2531DM545719 |
IL P 1181231 IL 862924ST |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 29, 2024 | 4069660541 | I-70, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9XX3D597238 1UYVS2538CM314704 |
IL P1071562 IL 862872ST |
| June 12, 2024 | CV44103999 | KUTTAWA, KY | III | 1 | — | EDWARD MYRICK PRODUCE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5D49X05D846998 1UYVS2531DM545719 |
IL P 1181231 IL 851271ST |
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| December 20, 2023 | CV42254465 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 5 | — | PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIL |
1XP5DB9XX3D597238 1UYVS2538CU252804 |
IL P1071562 IL 841039ST |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 16, 2023 | 469D012063 | HEMPSTEAD CO (HOPE EAST STN), AR | III | 1 | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIL |
1XP5DB9XX3D597238 1UYVS2538CU252804 |
IL P1071562 IL 841039ST |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 21, 2023 | 1028011873 | FULTON SCALE US 78 WEST, MS | I | 2 | — | AMERICOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIL |
1XP5DB9XX3D597238 1UYVS2538CU252804 |
IL P1071562 IL 841039ST |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| HORMEL | 1 | September 8, 2024 |
| EDWARD MYRICK PRODUCE INC | 1 | June 12, 2024 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY INC | 1 | December 20, 2023 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | November 16, 2023 |
| AMERICOLD | 1 | September 21, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 20, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2005 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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