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Freight Carrier/broker · Coal City, IL

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC

Name: CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
Address: 7180 E REED ROAD, COAL CITY, IL, 60416, US
Telephone: (815) 634-4443

7180 E REED ROAD · Coal City, IL 60416

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #142059
USDOT #152518 USDOT Active

206
Power Units
204
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is a Coal City, IL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 206 truck(s) in their fleet and 204 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-142059 and their USDOT number is 152518.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/03/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/03/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 111,370,894 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Construction

Safety Record

72 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
13
Tow
16
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.78 33 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.48 33 Vehicle Maintenance 5.4 121 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 2

Inspection Summary

358
Total
199
Clean
159
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 174 unique codes

Critical 46

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS16× OOS×15 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209C-STSCLSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A1-LPLOWRLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured6× OOS×5 SW 1
392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load2× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.65C-FNSFuel - Tank not secured.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination9× OOS×9 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 14

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 20

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS6× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 94

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit4× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations3× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
393.24D-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly aimed1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt14× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear7× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19985× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber5× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve1× SW 4
393.50(d)No/Defective air reservoir drain valve1× SW 4
393.55(a)ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 19991× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak4× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown3× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required2× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11RTRetroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.26Requirements for reflectors1× SW 3
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp14× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured8× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher6× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper6× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.4× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.17D-LDSMLLighting - Driveaway, side marker lamp(s) missing on intermediate towed vehicle1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203D-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance9× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.9× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers8× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored7× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment2× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.104(a)Inadequate/damaged securement device/system1× SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.3-SVExternal sun visor obstructs the drivers view1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
7180 E REED ROAD
COAL CITY, IL 60416

Mailing Address

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 6
COAL CITY, IL 60416

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CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 174 unique codes

Critical 46

Unsafe Driving 14

Hours of Service 20

Vehicle Maintenance 94

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

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Same phone number 2

Same legal or DBA name 1

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