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MID STATE CARTAGE INC
Tonica, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 488943 · MC 254893
Broker (Inactive)
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-254893 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC254893
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Travelers Casualty And Surety Company, since December 14, 1995
Authority Age
12 yrs, 10 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs, 10 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective November 27, 2013; first granted September 16, 1992 (34 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC254893
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-K40325
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
Bond · $0 · Policy 08S 100975070 BCA
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
488943
MC Number
MC-254893
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 26, 1992
Authority First Granted
September 16, 1992
Authority Reinstated
After November 27, 2013
Annual Mileage
651,897 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
110 Ray Richardson Rd, Tonica, IL 61370
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gary Schmitt
Officer 2
Cheryl Schmitt
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| May 20, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| November 4, 2024 | IL | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL5
WI2
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
3
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | Semi-trailer | 1R1D03437WJ098114 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X23N585983 | 2 | — |
| Ravens | Semi-trailer | 13NV3440121114444 | 1 | — |
| 2018 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 46 ft | 1E1H5X287JRF09568 | 1 | 1 |
| Etnyre | Straight Truck | 1E9V18952FE111225 | 1 | — |
| Trin | Semi-trailer | 1T9SC42226B656005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X47J175518 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X03N585982 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X42D575105 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9GD332462 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X1JD468790 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154426HB001024 | 1 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | 5005160610 | 028 - FRANKFORT - I-80 E/B, IL | I | 1 | — | MILLER SENECA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAVENS |
1XPCD49X1JD468790 1R1D03437WJ098114 |
IL P943596 IL 805409ST |
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 2382000192 | STOUGHTON WI | II | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X03N585982 5DN154426HB001024 |
IL P960569 WI 723008 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | 4249010216 | I-39, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
PETERBILT ETNYRE |
1XP5DB9X42D575105 1E9V18952FE111225 |
IL P1288374 IL 615631ST |
| April 17, 2026 | 5005490588 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | II | 9 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRIN |
1XPBDP9X9GD332462 1T9SC42226B656005 |
IL P1272251 IL 915172ST |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 8, 2025 | 4248770135 | E 5TH RD, IL | III | — | — | US SILICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAVE |
1XP5DB9X23N585983 1R1D03437WJ098114 |
IL P960568 IL 805409ST |
| May 28, 2025 | 2330001410 | WATERTOWN WI | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKDD49X47J175518 1E1H5X287JRF09568 |
IL P589632 IL 502714ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 4, 2024 | 4180701209 | I-80, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAVENS |
1XP5DB9X23N585983 13NV3440121114444 |
IL P960568 IL 908951ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 31, 2024 | 4069690422 | US ROUTE 6, IL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPBDP9X9GD332462 1E1H5Y286GR054238 |
IL P1191780 IL 539122ST |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 21, 2023 | 4178280063 | I-80, IL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC |
1XP5DB9X23N585983 5MADA333XBC019414 |
IL P960568 IL 543167ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MILLER SENECA | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| US SILICA | 1 | July 8, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2013 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| November 30, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 17, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 9, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 4, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 26, 1995 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| September 16, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 1995 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| December 1, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 5, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
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