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L & S CARTAGE COMPANY INC
Bridgeview, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 141722 · MC 120447
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-120447 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 17 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on February 24, 2009; first granted June 16, 1994 (32 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC120447
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-K60766
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
141722
MC Number
MC-120447
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
June 16, 1994
Authority Reinstated
February 24, 2009
Annual Mileage
440,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7700 West 79th St Suite 102, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kenneth Bratko
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 18, 2024 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL5
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Dump
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y6DM031323 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 24 ft | 48X1E2427L1014294 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y3DM031327 | 1 | — |
| Mack | Tractor | 1M1AW02Y5JM008836 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02YXDM027016 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 24 ft | 48X1E2423L1014292 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 24 ft | 48X1E242XL1014290 | 1 | — |
| Trst | Semi-trailer | 4T9FC24B7H1110650 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | 4289540099 | OHS, IL | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1M1AW02Y3DM031327 48X1E242XL1014290 |
IL 41089V IL 698255ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | 5002170043 | TOLLWAY, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRST |
1M1AW02YXDM027016 4T9FC24B7H1110650 |
IL 44011V IL 858043ST |
| October 18, 2024 | 0940460143 | I-294 SB, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1M1AW02Y6DM031323 48X1E2423L1014292 |
IL 40658V IL 698474ST |
| September 10, 2024 | 4181260102 | I-294 S/B, IL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1M1AW02Y6DM031323 48X1E2427L1014294 |
IL 40658V IL 698476ST |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| August 7, 2024 | 0825630227 | I-294 NORTHBOUND, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1M1AW02Y5JM008836 48X1E2427L1014294 |
IL 57901Z IL 698476ST |
| January 24, 2024 | 4005220313 | I-94, IL | II | 3 | — | L & S CARTAGE CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HILBILT |
1M1AW02Y1DM031326 1H9A1E4A681015022 |
IL 40671V IL 406441ST |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 24, 2009 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 18, 2009 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 14, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 28, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 16, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 31, 2000 | COMMON | On Record |
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