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TRIDENT TRANSPORTATION INC
Chicago, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3353780 · MC 1073485
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1073485 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkley Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 34 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1073485
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 7910928
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3353780
MC Number
MC-1073485
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 3, 2019
Authority Granted
February 7, 2020
Annual Mileage
808,197 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1256 W Columbia Ave Apt 3, Chicago, IL 60626
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Taras Babiy
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
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)
25.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 1, 2025 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO7
IL3
KS2
NY2
SD2
AR1
and 16 more states
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~16
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
16
Tractor
15
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV9KSKL3207 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C4L1543154 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A21FR032762 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6LN233831 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD10NLNS3032 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A2K3093625 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A28LR053451 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C4R1566387 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A6L3196175 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6GJ491472 | 2 | — |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5ND803065 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3LN243328 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9KN202295 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAB5323R1001519 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAB5329R1001427 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C3L1543159 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A23VR076266 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A26LR053447 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A0J3069371 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A0R3442176 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXLD624261 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0NSNJ4180 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLG9577 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLS5530 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV9MSMS1024 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1LN249399 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7GN955265 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9GN954182 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAB5320R1001462 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAB5327R1001457 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAB5329R1001444 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 0288007061 | RIDGELAND SC | III | 1 | — | TROY WILLIAMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJHHDR2LSLS5530 1RND53A23VR076266 |
PA AH54313 ME 5629139 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | 5005300504 | 022 - PITTSFIELD - US36 & US54, IL | II | 1 | — | PIKE MFG. CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BENSON/WABASH |
3AKJHHDV9MSMS1024 1TTE532A0R3442176 |
IL P1242282 IL 942283ST |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 29, 2025 | 3257000440 | CAMBRIDGE OH | II | 1 | — | BLUESCOPE COATED PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X5ND803065 1RND53A28LR053451 |
IL P1289601 IL 717026ST |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | 4289770174 | 72, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EXTREME TRAILERS LLC |
3AKJHPDV9KSKL3207 7VGAB5329R1001427 |
IL P1224415 IL 960608ST |
| December 5, 2025 | T335000890 | HEBRON 81 SCALE, NE | III | — | — | TAS V | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EXTREME TRAILERS LLC |
3AKJHHDR0NSNJ4180 7VGAB5329R1001444 |
IL P1253106 IL 956684ST |
| September 25, 2025 | 0497932892 | MONUMENT CO | I | 11 | 3 | PROFRAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR REITNOUER INC |
5KJJBWD10NLNS3032 1RNF53A21FR032762 |
IL P1290032 ME C493546 |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | OOSBrake - Inoperative on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.45A-BHTBS | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| September 17, 2025 | 1203581179 | FORT MORGAN CO | III | — | — | UNITED RENTALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK EXTREME TRAILERS LLC |
4V4NC9EH7GN955265 7VGAB5327R1001457 |
IL P1081664 IL 968091ST |
| September 8, 2025 | 1448371276 | LAMAR CO | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EXTREME TRAILERS LLC |
3AKJHPDV9KSKL3207 7VGAB5329R1001427 |
IL P1224415 IL 960608ST |
| August 27, 2025 | D507901670 | CAMPBELL NY | I | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR REITNOUER INC |
5KJJBWD10NLNS3032 1RNF53A21FR032762 |
IL P1290032 ME C493546 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 14, 2025 | DZ00000634 | H-NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR REITNOUER INC |
5KJJBWD10NLNS3032 1RNF53A21FR032762 |
IL P1290032 ME C493546 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
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.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| TROY WILLIAMS | 1 | May 19, 2026 |
| PIKE MFG. CORP | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| BLUESCOPE COATED PRODUCTS | 1 | December 29, 2025 |
| TAS V | 1 | December 5, 2025 |
| PROFRAC | 1 | September 25, 2025 |
| UNITED RENTALS | 1 | September 17, 2025 |
| ONEAL STEEL | 1 | July 10, 2025 |
| GENERAC | 1 | June 9, 2025 |
| TITAN | 1 | May 30, 2025 |
| VEKA WEST, INC | 1 | April 2, 2025 |
| MAXFLOW CHEMICALS | 1 | February 6, 2025 |
| BYRNE EQUIPMENT SALES | 1 | February 3, 2025 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 19, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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