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BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC

8600 JOLIET RD · Mccook, IL 60525

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #278215
  • USDOT #569614 USDOT Active
  • 155
    Power Units
  • 150
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC is a Mccook, IL freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 155 truck(s) in their fleet and 150 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-278215 and their USDOT number is 569614.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/22/2025 · last updated Aug 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/22/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 13,000,000 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 48 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: IL (48), GA (16), IN (14), WI (13), FL (8), MI (3), SC (3), TX (2), AL (2), IA (2), NC (1). Home base: Mccook, Illinois.

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated Sep 25, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.87 24 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.65 15 Vehicle Maintenance 4.76 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 1

Inspection Summary

  • 112
    Total
  • 66
    Clean
  • 46
    With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 56 unique codes

Critical 18

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 172.519Placard does not meet specifications2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× 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
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× 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
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance3× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind2× SW 3
  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 172.200A-HMSPSNSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC
8600 JOLIET RD
MCCOOK, IL 60525
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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