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CARGO EXPRESS TRUCKING INC
Skokie, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $1,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $750,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3593764 · MC 1218209
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1218209 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
30.4% OOS · 27 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $1,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $750,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 13.3% of 15 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 13.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 36.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1218209
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA870593937
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3593764
MC Number
MC-1218209
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 20, 2021
Authority Granted
May 12, 2021
Annual Mileage
350,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4659 Dobson St # 1e, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Waqar Shafiq
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayIntermodalRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance41
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate13.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate36.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.7pp higher)
30.4% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st 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
12 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX5
IN3
US3
KY2
MI2
MO2
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Dry Van
11
Incomplete Chassis
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326CS306702 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627CW704567 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5KN203668 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXKSKG4342 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2HN994248 | 3 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W69L275949 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539HU800607 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSKZ6808 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN211596 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5JN995657 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXPN617975 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329ES487068 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B3FL838089 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2AL363531 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | Semi-trailer | 1LDE40201HB706207 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Strick Commercial Trailer | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 1S12GC409EC647884 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530M2202606 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5PD892673 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDRXGSGW8343 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXJSKC6947 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1KT187015 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6KT187026 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7HT106012 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N99EH5FN189713 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5NN289312 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6GN958786 | 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 (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | TWSS001099 | WY, WY | I | — | — | AZUMA FOODS INT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5NN289312 3H3V532C6KT187026 |
IL P1381064 IL 1069468ST |
| August 27, 2026 | CV44115769 | LONDON KY | I | 1 | — | DITSCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5JN995657 3H3V532C7HT106012 |
IL P1367024 IL TEMP |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | V262511474 | TX, TX | II | — | — | DROP OFF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH2KN211596 1JJV532B3FL838089 |
IL TEMP IL 1013434ST |
| August 10, 2026 | CV43448154 | LONDON, KY | III | — | — | INMAN MILLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5KN203668 1DW1A5326CS306702 |
OH PXD4527 OH TTV4831 |
| August 7, 2026 | 1967000080 | CHICAGO IL, US | V | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2HN994248 3H3V532C1KT187015 |
IL P1151627 IL 956AC727 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | 1967000081 | CHICAGO IL, US | V | 5 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH2KN211596 |
IL APPLIED |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | 1967000079 | CHICAGO IL, US | V | 1 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4N99EH5FN189713 1UYVS2530M2202606 |
IL P1351645 IL 1054969 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 0892001530 | JACKSON OH | II | 1 | — | HAMPTON FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2HN994248 1GRAA0627CW704567 |
IL P1151627 IL 794235ST |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 8, 2026 | 0672002619 | NEW FLORENCE MO | III | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5JN995657 1GRAA0627CW704567 |
IL NO PLATE IL 794235ST |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 8322006026 | FREMONT IN | III | 3 | — | S AND S BROKERAGE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2HN994248 1DW1A5329ES487068 |
IL P1151627 IL 1028080ST |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLL | State/Local Laws - Littering | |||||||||
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AZUMA FOODS INT | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| DITSCH | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| INMAN MILLS | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| HAMPTON FARMS | 1 | July 16, 2026 |
| S AND S BROKERAGE INC | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| PHOENIX | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| PROGRESS RAIL | 1 | February 12, 2026 |
| AVID MEDICAL | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| US PL KINGFIELD | 1 | July 1, 2025 |
| MEGA PRODUCE | 1 | June 21, 2025 |
| THE FARMERS DOG | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| GOTHAM GREENS DALLAS | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 3, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 11, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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