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CHUCK BRAUER TRUCKING INC
Rockford, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 514095 · MC 214275
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-214275 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC214275
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT30828A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
514095
MC Number
MC-214275
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 25, 1993
Authority Granted
January 27, 1989
Annual Mileage
1,076,335 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
1203 S Meridian Road, Rockford, IL 61102-1123
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kristi Gottman
Officer 2
William Gottman
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | SPEC · SOS312522ILL | 1 | Passed |
| May 2, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X2RD670048 | 0 | Clean |
| March 19, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49XXRR381374 | 0 | Clean |
| January 3, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X4RR385100 | 0 | Clean |
| November 24, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X2RD670048 | 0 | Clean |
| November 13, 2025 | US | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49XXRR381374 | 1 | Passed |
| August 26, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X4RR385100 | 0 | Clean |
| March 26, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X24N826247 | 1 | Passed |
| January 30, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X7DJ339283 | 1 | Passed |
| January 2, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKWGGGG70R175700 | 1 | Passed |
| November 7, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X24N826247 | 0 | Clean |
| August 29, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · SOS312522ILL | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| January 2, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| March 26, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| January 30, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| June 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Cited |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | 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
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Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
12
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4RR385100 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7DJ339283 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXRR381374 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X24N826247 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2RD670048 | 2 | — |
| Spec | — | SOS312522ILL | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9629RB618648 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627EB704661 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 90 ft | 1GRAA90246B705765 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1GRAA9024EB704470 | 1 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9621FB701793 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9624HB703590 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9625KB141223 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | — | 1NKWGGGG70R175700 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1UYVS24533M053601 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1UYVS24563M047503 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2482S6371920 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C8AT126002 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 48 ft | 527SR4824RM040592 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 2, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 29, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 29, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 6, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 27, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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