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STO KUSKOV
Palatine, IL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% 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: Inactive · DOT 4468334 · MC 1763198
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 10 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1763198 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1763198
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA866046088
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4468334
MC Number
MC-1763198
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 16, 2025
Authority Granted
December 4, 2025
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Palatine, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WY2
AL1
FL1
MO1
MT1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Pickup
2
Dry Van
1
Not Applicable
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63R5KL3SG568501 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Elite Cargo Trailers | Dry Van · 36 ft | 7SLE1EM34ST101594 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT3SEC77562 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT8TEE07773 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Mp Gooseneck | Other Trailer · 44 ft | 4M9BG443XS1144308 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5337NL002296 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 7UZFW5030PL001801 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 7UZFW5033RL002444 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | PNCK000229 | WY | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ELITE CARGO TRAILERS |
3C63R5KL3SG568501 7SLE1EM34ST101594 |
FL XFT484 ME 5544761 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | W135000685 | MO | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FT8W3DT8TEE07773 7UZFW5033RL002444 |
FL AQID30 ME 5694799 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 1751000146 | AL | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ELITE CARGO TRAILERS |
3C63R5KL3SG568501 7SLE1EM34ST101594 |
FL XFT484 ME 5544761 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 8, 2026 | TZAS000083 | WY | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD MP |
1FT8W3DT8TEE07773 4M9BG443XS1144308 |
FL SQID30 FL SMSU29 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.11F-HOSDODDMA | HOS (Manner) - Driver obscured defaced destroyed mutilated or altered existing information contained in a supporting document | False Log | ||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | 2830001076 | WI | II | 8 | 6 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3DT3SEC77562 7UZFW5030PL001801 |
IL 233210H IL 144616TE |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | U806201196 | MT | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3DT3SEC77562 5VGFW5337NL002296 |
IL 233210H IL 1067351ST |
| 393.201A-FRBFC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 2880000103 | FL | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ELITE CARGO TRAILERS |
3C63R5KL3SG568501 7SLE1EM34ST101594 |
FL XFT484 ME 5544761 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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