WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC

DOT #1194419 • MC #476565
Active

WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC is a motor carrier based in NILES, IL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1194419 and MC number 476565. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2003, a span of roughly 22 years. WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC reports a fleet of 22 power units and 41 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes U.S. Mail, Fresh Produce, Paper Products, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 76 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 3.95% and 4 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of December 2011. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC
DOT Number
1194419
MC Number
476565
Entity Type
Company Start Date
Dec 16, 2003

Location

Physical Address
7400 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD
NILES, IL 60714
Mailing Address
7400 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD
NILES, IL 60714

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
22
Total Drivers
41
Truck Units
22
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
U.S. Mail Fresh Produce Paper Products General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

76
Total Inspections
45
Inspections with Violations
17
Inspections with OOS Violations
3.95%
Driver OOS Rate
36.84%
Vehicle OOS Rate
4
Reportable Crashes
2
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Dec 21, 2011

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 476565 Active Inactive None

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2024-08-09 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where WINDY CITY CARRIERS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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