CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
152518
MC Number
142059
Fleet Size
206
Total Drivers
204
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in COAL CITY, Illinois, operating 206 power units with 204 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.2% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 17 crashes on file (4 with injuries). FMCSA records show 332 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
332
Total
61%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. — eff. Nov 1, 2022
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Sep 9, 2021
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
17
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
Yes. CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #152518) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC has 332 inspections on file and 17 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC operate?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC operates 206 power units with 204 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC located?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is based in COAL CITY, Illinois at 7180 E REED ROAD, 60416. Phone: (815) 634-4443.
What are CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.2%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 28.4% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.