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AMERICAN GROUP LOGISTICS INC
Elk Grove Village, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 153409 · MC 52196
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-52196 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Transguard Insurance Company Of America Inc
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 44 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC052196
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America, since December 18, 2017
Authority Age
5 yrs, 6 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 44 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC52196
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC052196
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
FF8268
Freight Forwarder of Household Goods · $0 required
FF008268
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
Transguard Insurance Company of America Inc
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MAS0000130
Transguard Insurance Company of America Inc
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TCP0001994
Transguard Insurance Company of America Inc
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MAS0000130
Transguard Insurance Company of America Inc
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy TCP0001994
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 106833145
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
153409
MC Number
MC-52196
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
April 29, 2021
Annual Mileage
694,767 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1500 Arthur Ave Ste 200, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Brad Reineking
Officer 2
Steve Westerberg
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold Goods
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
44
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service16
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
16.7% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
40th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
6 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2024 | CO | — | — | 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
GA7
NC6
CA5
NM5
CO3
MS2
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (36)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Dry Van
12
Truck
6
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5321KL243695 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5JD468643 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ7EN159678 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5326PL254313 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5328FL236958 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X39J250893 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X57J185496 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDA86HV76523 | 2 | — |
| 2004 International MF035 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTMSADR94J091010 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5321EL235164 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 36 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8RN628148 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford E-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXE4FN2RDD33540 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBA5CK37DZ18823 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG34LM10723 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML2TS367564 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN64H670832 | 1 | — |
| Kent | — | 1KKVE5321EL235165 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5322PL254325 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5323EL235019 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5323KL243696 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5326GL237995 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5327EL234181 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE5328KL243693 | 1 | — |
| Kent | Semi-trailer | 1KKVE532KL243696 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE532XEL235020 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVE532XKL243694 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X9CJ302648 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKFDP9XDCJ326004 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T2 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTD49X89J219843 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9DJ353704 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X67J194035 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2GJ473830 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXJJ178109 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML3NL160658 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6PL737220 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6FN921879 | 1 | 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 (44)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | 0006917336 | ROANOKE RAPIDS NC | III | 3 | 1 | T AKINS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC8SHVT4517 |
IN 3780203 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 3010012098 | BOVINA SCALE I-20 EAST MS | I | 3 | 2 | MATTHEW SOWDER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT KENTUCKY |
1XPBD49X5JD468643 1KKVE5328FL236958 |
IL P1263007 IL 548489 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 7760001199 | PETERSBURG VA | I | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMSADR94J091010 |
IL P1308273 |
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 6601Q5HGN5 | NM, NM | III | 1 | — | NATIONAL FORWARDING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK KENTUCKY |
4V4NC9EJ7EN159678 1KKVE5321KL243695 |
IL P1253273 IL 699225ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 5, 2026 | 1478000194 | GROVETOWN GA | III | 3 | — | AMERICAN VAN LINES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKAD49X39J250893 1KKVE5326PL254313 |
IL P1051761 IL 931087ST |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| May 3, 2026 | 0376000869 | THOMSON GA | III | 1 | — | BRASHAY HILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK KENTUCKY |
4V4NC9EH8RN628148 1KKVE5323KL243696 |
IN 3521307 IL 699226ST |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | 4000Q36DJ0 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | SMITH SEAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKYDP9XXJJ178109 1KKVE532XEL235020 |
IL P1099633 IL 511236ST |
| April 14, 2026 | I5Z1170402 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH8RN628148 |
IN 3521307 |
| March 24, 2026 | 1478000025 | HARLEM GA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML6PL737220 |
NM 871XAJ |
| 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 | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | V262276459 | IH10 EB MM 147 VAN H, TX | II | 2 | — | BRENT FOSTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT KENTUCKY |
1XPBD49X5JD468643 1KKVE5328FL236958 |
IL P1263007 IL 548489 |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN VAN LINES LLC | 2 | July 5, 2026 |
| T AKINS | 1 | September 26, 2026 |
| MATTHEW SOWDER | 1 | August 20, 2026 |
| NATIONAL FORWARDING CO | 1 | July 16, 2026 |
| BRASHAY HILL | 1 | May 3, 2026 |
| SMITH SEAN | 1 | April 24, 2026 |
| BRENT FOSTER | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| US ARMY | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| BROOKE HELD | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| MICHAEL MERCADO | 1 | September 3, 2025 |
| BRANDON BENNETT | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| SOTTLE | 1 | May 6, 2025 |
10 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 15, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| February 3, 2017 | GRANTED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| February 3, 2017 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Household Goods |
| January 31, 2014 | REINSTATED | Household Goods Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2017 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| July 1, 2020 | Cargo | On file |
| July 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Transguard Insurance Company of America Inc | |
| November 4, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 1, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
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