FMCSA Carrier Profile
4K CARTAGE INC
Harvey, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1689421 · MC 620497
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-620497 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
15.0% OOS · 48 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 3 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 48 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC620497
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TINCA0019280
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1689421
MC Number
MC-620497
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
March 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 19, 2007
Authority Granted
October 11, 2007
Annual Mileage
254,376 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
15550 S Dixie Highway, Harvey, IL 60426
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Summer Hammad
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
15.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
40 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
38.5%
Driver OOS Rate
3.6%
Ranks in the 46th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
48
Driver Inspections
33
Vehicle Inspections
17
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving19
Hours of Service20
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate35.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (48)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJGLD69FLGD0095 | 0 | Clean |
| June 17, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8KN897627 | 2 | Passed |
| April 20, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJ0CN531942 | 2 | Passed |
| April 1, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH6HN972575 | 1 | Passed |
| March 14, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH9KN873059 | 3 | Passed |
| March 9, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8KN897627 | 1 | Passed |
| February 21, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH7MN287611 | 1 | Passed |
| February 14, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLDR5HSHJ4842 | 0 | Clean |
| February 10, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH8KN897627 | 0 | Clean |
| January 13, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR9HSJJ6380 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| January 13, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR9HSJJ6380 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| January 5, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR7KN011483 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 48 inspection records
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| October 1, 2025 | IL | 1 | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| January 20, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN29
IL12
MI6
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (57)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~42
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
23
Container Chassis
13
Dry Van
1
Incomplete Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR9HSJJ6380 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8KN897627 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9KN873059 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7MN287611 | 3 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5329RWB54068 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG0ELFL0336 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG6CSBS6346 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG2GSHT7110 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR5HSHJ4842 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7KN011483 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4KN897706 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4LN240762 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6HN972575 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXDN553820 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Container Chassis · 54 ft | 13NZ542C3P1557895 | 1 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | — | 145X412SXGL102646 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW1C5324FE542018 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW1C5326YE371999 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW1C53296E895922 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW1C532XYE424316 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5320NEA77395 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5321CE291127 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5324DE365223 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW4C5324PEB00535 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW4C5325PEA98598 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5326PSB23591 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW4C5327NEA77085 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5329DE364570 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5329PEA96210 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW4C532XREB51346 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCKX7LW97542 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG1CSBS5105 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD69FLGD0095 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XGB705127 | 1 | 1 |
| Hyundai Tr | — | 1LDC23208HB875137 | 1 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | — | 1LDD23200JB815637 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Monon | Container Chassis · 45 ft | 1NNC04522JM117332 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Monon | Container Chassis · 48 ft | 1NNC04824RM228469 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Monon | Container Chassis · 48 ft | 1NNC04829PM189116 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG1DSFF3171 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0JSJH2614 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5JSJS1222 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 24 ft | 3H3C242S2RT000937 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S6ST008439 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7HN986122 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN216037 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4JN995147 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ0CN531942 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 57VAA5320P1027540 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 57VAA5320P1027764 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 57VAA5326N2001371 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 57VAA532XM1008098 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 57VAA532XN1016056 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Armor Chassis | Container Chassis · 23 ft | 5AXCS2321XR138089 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 53 ft | 5EF2GC534CB777403 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 5K8CG5325PH014656 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | — | LJRC54267JT023548 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 20, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 5, 2026.
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