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CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC

7180 E REED ROAD · Coal City, IL 60416

Authorized: Property
(815) 634-4443 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — home base

Home base   Based in Coal City, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

67 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 13
    Tow
  • 17
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.69 32 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.47 32 Vehicle Maintenance 5.14 110 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 2

Inspection Summary

  • 354
    Total
  • 207
    Clean
  • 147
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 169 unique codes

Critical 44

  • 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 ATIS12× OOS×11 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
  • 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
  • 395.8(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
  • 393.106D-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
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× 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/combination8× OOS×8 SW 0

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
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× 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

Unsafe Driving 15

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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 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-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× 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 violation3× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 90

  • 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-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-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6

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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Related Companies

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
K & C LOGISTICS INC
Coal City, IL
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property11237276946247

Same phone number 2

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CARDINAL LOGISTICS INC
Coal City, IL
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—8388992443389
SMT LOGISTICS INC
Coal City, IL
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—8401382446321

Same legal or DBA name 1

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
Simpsonville, SC
USDOT Active Authorized: Property44344553781106765

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