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MICHAEL CAVALIER
DBA: Cavs Cartage
Mundelein, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2156753 · MC 749689
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2011
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-749689 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on April 11, 2022; first granted June 10, 2011 (15 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC749689
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA956238216
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2156753
MC Number
MC-749689
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 24, 2011
Authority First Granted
June 10, 2011
Authority Reinstated
April 11, 2022
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Mundelein, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 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
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X2GM483638 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2024 | 9997000119 | ELKHORN WI | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X2GM483638 |
IL 149235H |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 4, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 10, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 2, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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