FMCSA Carrier Profile
CALKINS TRANSPORTATION INC
Streator, IL
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 33 yrs, 11 mo
Authority
Active
MC-197891 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC197891
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0229279001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
311340
MC Number
MC-197891
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
July 5, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 21, 1988
Authority Granted
September 24, 1992
Annual Mileage
325,121 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
522 West Frech Street, Streator, IL 61364-0441
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Calkins
Officer 2
Linda L Taylor
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Out-of-Service Rate
16.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 41st 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
14
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR4KSKP5602 | 0 | Clean |
| November 30, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKGHLDR2JSJU4163 | 1 | Passed |
| November 12, 2025 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR4KSKP5602 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 28, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR0LLLU6310 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| May 15, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR4MSMV7206 | 0 | Clean |
| March 3, 2025 | AZ | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKGHLDR2JSJU4163 | 3 | Passed |
| February 26, 2025 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR2LLLU6311 | 0 | Clean |
| January 28, 2025 | UT | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR4MSMV7206 | 1 | Passed |
| December 5, 2024 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR4MSMV7206 | 0 | Clean |
| December 1, 2024 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR2LLLU6311 | 0 | Clean |
| September 18, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR4MSMV7206 | 0 | Clean |
| September 14, 2024 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR0LLLU6310 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
NM3
AZ2
NV2
UT2
CO1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624LK173917 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4MSMV7206 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR0LLLU6310 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629LK173914 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627JB706467 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2LLLU6311 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621JB706464 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGHLDR2JSJU4163 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKP5602 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625JB706466 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 24, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 28, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 28, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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