FMCSA Carrier Profile
SCREAMIN EAGLE CARTAGE INC
Des Plaines, IL
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Elevated concerns
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 289757 · MC 681781
Active
Authority Active
Unsatisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-681781 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Unsatisfactory
20.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC681781
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-K23501
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
289757
MC Number
MC-681781
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Unsatisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 7, 1987
Authority Granted
June 19, 2009
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
25 E Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steve Dlugosinski
Officer 2
Cheri Dlugosinski
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4WC9EH3KN223079 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 29, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EG1FN924888 | 1 | Passed |
| June 12, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8JN890594 | 1 | Passed |
| May 28, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4WC9EG3LN239338 | 0 | Clean |
| April 28, 2026 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDU0GDHP9100 | 4 | Passed |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL2
IN2
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Container Chassis
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | — | 3A9HM4026PG019193 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDU0GDHP9100 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C403S27T352303 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S55T235514 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1FN924888 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8JN890594 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG3LN239338 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH3KN223079 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | L81CC232X7T105263 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2009 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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