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BRUGER INC
South Elgin, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2966415 · MC 7794
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-7794 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC007794
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT26004A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2966415
MC Number
MC-7794
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 27, 2017
Authority Granted
August 14, 2017
Annual Mileage
327,420 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
895 Sunrise Dr, South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stepan Bruger
Officer 2
Stepan
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
10.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 27th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EG1GN924066 | 0 | Clean |
| October 2, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EG1GN924066 | 2 | Passed |
| July 11, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8LN222703 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| June 10, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EG1GN924066 | 0 | Clean |
| May 1, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EG1GN924066 | 0 | Clean |
| March 22, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EG1GN924066 | 2 | Passed |
| March 5, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH7FN185471 | 1 | Passed |
| January 8, 2025 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH4GN957331 | 1 | Passed |
| December 10, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EG1GN924066 | 1 | Passed |
| September 25, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH4GN957331 | 0 | Clean |
| August 28, 2024 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EG1GN924066 | 1 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| July 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| October 2, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| July 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| March 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| July 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Cited |
| January 8, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | 5 | Cited |
| December 10, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 4 | Cited |
| October 2, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| March 22, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| March 22, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN3
NC2
OH2
CT1
IL1
NY1
and 1 more state
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 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1GN924066 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXHL945578 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9NL316969 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P3838037 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4GN957331 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7FN185471 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8LN222703 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323MM016668 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 19, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 12, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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