WEST CARGO INC

AUTHORIZED
13800 CALIFORNIA AVE, BLUE ISLAND, IL, 60406|(630) 828-5577

USDOT

3097295

MC Number

75416

Fleet Size

20

Total Drivers

20

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Safety overview

WEST CARGO INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in BLUE ISLAND, Illinois, operating 20 power units with 20 drivers. Their safety profile raises flags: 4 of 5 BASIC categories exceed the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA considers stepping in. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.9% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 2 crashes on file (1 fatal, 1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 107 inspections for this carrier.

BASIC scores

SMS Percentiles

Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.

Unsafe Driving
94%
HOS / Fatigue
84%
👤Driver Fitness
86%
Controlled Substances
33%
🔧Vehicle Maintenance
85%

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.

Driver OOS rate0.9%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate36.6%
National average20.7%

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

What are BASIC scores?

FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.

A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.

Unsafe driving
Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
HOS / Fatigue
Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
Driver fitness
Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
Controlled substances
Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
Vehicle maintenance
Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
Crash indicator
Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.

Inspections

107

Total

72%

Driver %

Driver Inspections107
Vehicle Inspections41
Driver OOS Rate0.9%
Vehicle OOS Rate36.6%

Crash history

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes1
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes2

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Frequently asked questions

Is WEST CARGO INC authorized to operate?

Yes. WEST CARGO INC (USDOT #3097295) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is WEST CARGO INC's safety record?

WEST CARGO INC has 4 BASIC scores above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.

How many trucks does WEST CARGO INC operate?

WEST CARGO INC operates 20 power units with 20 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does WEST CARGO INC transport hazardous materials?

No. WEST CARGO INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is WEST CARGO INC located?

WEST CARGO INC is based in BLUE ISLAND, Illinois at 13800 CALIFORNIA AVE, 60406. Phone: (630) 828-5577.

What are WEST CARGO INC's out-of-service rates?

WEST CARGO INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.9%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 36.6% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.