ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3165870
MC Number
114470
Fleet Size
36
Total Drivers
36
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in ALSIP, Illinois, operating 36 power units with 36 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 2.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 4 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 112 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 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
112
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Spinnaker Insurance Company — eff. Oct 12, 2022
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #3165870) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC has 112 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 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 ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC operates 36 power units with 36 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC located?
ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC is based in ALSIP, Illinois at 12161 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE ST 209, 60803. Phone: (773) 598-7171.
What are ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.7%, 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 14.8%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.