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HIGGINS BROS INC
Chicago, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 443909
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
443909
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 24, 1991
Annual Mileage
94,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1428 W 37th St, Chicago, IL 60609-2109
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jill Higgins
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
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
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTEUMML8LH141266 | 0 | Clean |
| May 13, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGBDV0HSJA3259 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| April 8, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGBDV0HSJA3259 | 0 | Clean |
| March 21, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HTMMAAL2CH456904 | 0 | Clean |
| October 17, 2024 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMAAL2CH456904 | 0 | Clean |
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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 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 |
| May 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| May 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
IN1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Truck
2
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL2CH456904 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV0HSJA3259 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML8LH141266 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482U5RL220455 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Pine Ridge | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1PNV482B8WG305566 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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