CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
152518
MC Number
142059
Fleet Size
206
Total Drivers
204
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
Broker verification report
Want a verification report for this carrier?
Request your first CarrierOwl report free for CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC. We will use this DOT profile to show authority, insurance, safety, contact consistency, and timestamped notes your team can save before sending a rate con.
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 1.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 14 crashes on file (3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 355 inspections for this carrier.
Truck insurance quotes
Need insurance for this carrier?
Enter your details and we'll check whether an eligible licensed insurance partner is available. Submission does not guarantee a quote or coverage.
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 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 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
355
Total
60%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Carolina Casualty Insurance Company — eff. Nov 1, 2022
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Lexon Insurance Company — eff. Sep 9, 2021
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
14
Total Crashes
Similar carriers in Illinois
Other carriers in the same state with a similar fleet size.
BSL EXPRESS TRUCKING INC
MGR FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
LEGACY EXPRESS TRUCKING INC
BH TRANS INC
GFL ILLINOIS LLC
Frequently asked questions
Is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #152518) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC has 355 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 14 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information 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 1.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.