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WEST CARGO INC

Blue Island, IL

CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
24.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 3097295 · MC 75416
No Safety Rating Active 0 months · first granted 2018
30
Power Units
30
Drivers
164
Inspections
47%
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-75416 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
24.6% OOS · 164 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
24.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated October 16, 2026 following an involuntary suspension effective October 14, 2026. Continuous authority: 0 months. First granted March 8, 2018 (8 yrs, 7 mo ago).
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active 0 months since reinstatement on October 16, 2026; first granted March 8, 2018 (8 yrs, 7 mo ago)
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 47.3% — above the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 5.1% — below the 5.5% national average
  • 164 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC75416
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active
MC075416
Common Carrier
Active

Insurance on File

Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy DC910223-00
On File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA873482212
On File
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CS SPS 2127216-00
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
3097295
MC Number
MC-75416
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 14, 2018
Authority First Granted
March 8, 2018
Authority Reinstated
October 16, 2026
Annual Mileage
3,100,000 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
13800 California Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
Owner / Officer
Valentina Brcan

Cargo Types

General Freight

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
164
Driver Inspections
113
Vehicle Inspections
79
Out-of-Service Violations
57

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance155
Unsafe Driving33
Hours of Service52

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate5.1% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate47.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.6pp higher)
24.6% of 114 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 88th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
56 insp · 32 OOS
2025
55 insp · 16 OOS
2024
47 insp · 9 OOS

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 40 of 56 inspections
Unsafe Driving 23 of 118 inspections
Hours of Service 13 of 118 inspections
Driver Fitness 1 of 118 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 118 inspections

Crash History (4)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
August 23, 2026 NC — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
July 9, 2026 IL — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
May 27, 2026 NC — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
January 13, 2025 FL 1 1 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
TN21
IL16
KY11
MO11
IN10
GA9
and 28 more states

Fleet & Equipment (92)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 6–8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~51
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~41
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
48
Dry Van
37
Semi-trailer
4
Truck
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKGHHDR2LSLZ2199 11 2
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV2LSMC8407 9 2
2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C8MR097067 9 3
2014 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD51ESFH2512 8 3
2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C9KR072093 8 3
2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D6HL033059 7 2
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV8LSMC8461 7 1
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR3JN532392 7 —
1986 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAA0628GT612312 6 2
2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D5KL160215 6 2
Show all 92 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV0LSLT5843 6 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV3LSMC8299 6 2
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D0LL164772 5 1
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D7LL165823 5 2
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV9LSLT5887 5 2
2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C3LT331018 5 1
2021 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1P0623MT232398 4 1
1989 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAP0628KK166336 4 —
2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D2KL134753 4 3
2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531N7448116 4 —
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536M7254521 4 —
2015 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD58FSGK8709 4 1
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR3KSKA9375 4 1
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6LSLP7453 4 1
2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C1KR211911 4 1
2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C5LT331019 4 1
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR5JN694203 4 2
2015 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG0FN190664 4 1
2021 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1P0620MT318266 3 —
2021 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1P0621MT232402 3 3
2021 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1P0626MT318255 3 —
1986 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAA0629GT605854 3 1
2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D4KL121213 3 —
2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D7JL039622 3 —
2018 Mack Anthem Tractor · Class 8 1M1AN4GY5JM001096 3 1
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV0LSMC8468 3 2
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV1LSMC8382 3 —
2018 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 6 3ALACWFC5JDJV0215 3 —
2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C3MR097073 3 —
2019 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR1KN491424 3 —
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR4JN532403 3 1
2019 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR4KN491532 3 —
2015 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG6FN190667 3 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH3LN247606 3 1
2020 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1P0621LB148407 2 —
2021 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1P0621MT232397 2 1
Great Dane Semi-trailer 1GRAA0624KL124418 2 —
2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D9GL892208 2 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533EP012612 2 —
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKGGLD50GSGX1839 2 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR1LSLP7151 2 —
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR2KSKC2649 2 2
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6SSWA6708 2 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR8LSLP1914 2 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR8LSLT5933 2 —
2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C0JR246003 2 1
2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C1LR163067 2 —
2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 3H3V532C8KR764040 2 —
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH0KN206705 2 —
2025 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH1SN663023 2 2
2016 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EHXGN937102 2 1
Hyun Semi-trailer 1C9CK2323PA681771 1 —
2023 Stoughton Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1DW1A5327PBB13449 1 —
2021 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1P0620MT318249 1 —
2022 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1P0621NK423132 1 —
2022 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GR1P0629NK403257 1 —
Great Dane Semi-trailer 1GR1P062XMT318527 1 1
1987 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAA0626HK267188 1 —
1986 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 6 ft 1GRAA0627GK259048 1 —
2018 International MA025 Truck · Class 6 1HTMMMML6JH464160 1 —
2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D5LL186539 1 1
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR3SSWG8535 1 —
2019 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR7KSKT3263 1 —
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR7SSWG8554 1 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV0LSMJ1481 1 —
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDV4MSMK2825 1 —
Hyundai Tr Semi-trailer 3H3V532CALRA63067 1 —
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR2JN496498 1 —
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR5JN496494 1 —
2019 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR8KN524306 1 —
2018 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR9JN496496 1 —
2016 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EG1GN191131 1 —
2018 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH3JN903025 1 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH5LN226594 1 —
2023 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH6PN307660 1 —
2023 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH8PN337713 1 1
2011 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH9BN532325 1 1
2023 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EHXPN307659 1 —
2012 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ2CN545552 1 —
2025 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ4SN695337 1 1
2025 Volvo Truck VNL Not Applicable · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ8SN695261 1 1
2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Dry Van · 53 ft 5V8VA5322GM601357 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 (164)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
October 30, 2026 0006927604 WILKESBORO NC II — — —
Truck Tractor
Trailer
FREIGHTLINER
WABASH VANS
3AKJHHDV2LSMC8407
1JJV532D6HL033059
IL P1221247
IL 883241ST
October 21, 2026 CV43448337 LONDON KY III 1 — JUSHI USA INC.
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3AKJHHDR8LSLT5933
1UYVS2533HP910504
IL P1308981
IL 1055454ST
392.2-SLL State/Local Laws -
October 20, 2026 5007014533 LAUDERDALE COUNTY MS III — — WEST CARGO INC
Truck Tractor
VOLVO TRUCK
4V4NC9EHXPN307659
IL P1347055
October 6, 2026 PE20201143 OK, OK III — — JOHNS MANVILLE
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
4V4NC9EJ6SN695372
1GR1P0622NK423141
IL P1382997
ME 5677945
September 29, 2026 W210001916 JOPLIN MO I 2 — ANCHOR GLASS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS
4V4NC9EH7KN873027
3H3V532C3MR097073
IL P1278074
IL 957192ST
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 Brakes All Others
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve Brakes All Others
September 23, 2026 V262612724 TX, TX II 9 2 ALANDRO RESOURCES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
MACK
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS
1M1AN4GY5JM001096
3H3V532C8MR097067
IL P1270661
IL 957191ST
393.45B2-B-AIR OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
393.9A-LTSI OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting
393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting
September 22, 2026 4289950049 I-90, IL III — — COSTCO
Truck Tractor
FREIGHTLINER
3AKJHHDV8LSMC8461
IL P1213073
September 22, 2026 6242Q7DB1L NM, NM II 1 — IRON MOUNTAIN
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
GREAT DANE TRAILERS
3AKJHHDV0LSLT5843
1GR1P0620MT318249
IL P1331061
IL 783410ST
393.75A1-TEPBM Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area Tires
September 21, 2026 W103000270 FORISTELL MO I 9 1 FIRST SOLAR
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
WABASH VANS
3AKJHHDV2LSMC8407
1JJV532D6HL033059
IL P1221247
IL 883241ST
396.5B-HWSL OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
September 18, 2026 1856001655 GADSDEN AL III 2 1 SOUTHERN TIRE MART
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS
3AKJHHDV3LSMC8299
3H3V532C1KR211911
IL P1210424
IL 857967ST
395.8E-HOSPDELDT OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: False Log
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
JOHNS MANVILLE 2 October 6, 2026
CARGILL 2 March 20, 2026
KUEHNE &NAGEL 2 August 30, 2025
UPS 2 July 9, 2025
ECOLAB 2 July 10, 2024
PEAK PAPER PLASTICS 2 June 12, 2024
JUSHI USA INC. 1 October 21, 2026
ANCHOR GLASS 1 September 29, 2026
ALANDRO RESOURCES 1 September 23, 2026
COSTCO 1 September 22, 2026
IRON MOUNTAIN 1 September 22, 2026
FIRST SOLAR 1 September 21, 2026

110 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
October 16, 2026Active
Reinstated
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
October 15, 2026Inactive
Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
May 1, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
April 6, 2026INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
July 8, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
June 9, 2025INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 31, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
January 27, 2023INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
February 28, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
January 31, 2022INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
May 2, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
December 30, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessTerm/repl · Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
October 14, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessTerm/repl · Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
October 14, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancel · Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
September 14, 2026Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension NoticeEffective October 14, 2026

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