Bonanza Carriers LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3655676 · Joliet, IL 60432 · 6303609037

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/21/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Bonanza Carriers LLC (DOT# 3655676) in Joliet, Illinois has 547 inspections on record with 625 violations and a 16.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 25 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

547 Inspections
16.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
25 Crashes
250 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 16.6%
Carrier: 16.6% (91 of 547) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.9%
Carrier: 2.9% (16 of 547) National: 6.4%
42% OOS rate better than 42% of carriers in Illinois
26% crash rate better than 26% of carriers in Illinois

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

625 total violations across 547 inspections
112 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
298
Unsafe Driving
248
Hours of Service
55
Driver Fitness
19
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
4

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 43 states
Level 1: 65 (12%) Level 2: 182 (33%) Level 3: 300 (55%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/21/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/17/2026 CT 2 0 0
03/17/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/11/2026 NY 3 0 0
03/10/2026 NM 3 0 0
03/04/2026 IN 2 1 0
03/02/2026 MO 2 2 0
03/02/2026 NJ 3 0 0
02/28/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/27/2026 AR 3 0 0
7 injury crashes
29-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-DEC-24 OH 0 1 0
29-APR-25 IN 0 0 0
28-MAR-25 WV 0 1 0
25-JAN-26 IN 0 0 0
23-AUG-25 IN 0 3 0
18-FEB-25 IN 0 0 0
18-AUG-25 IL 0 0 0
16-APR-25 PA 0 0 0
15-JAN-26 MA 0 0 0
15-FEB-25 PA 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1261796
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Highlander Specialty Insurance Company $1,000 10/10/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 250
Drivers 255
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/11/2021
MCS-150 Filed 20260129 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 25,750,500
Address 14 W Cass St Ste E, Joliet, IL 60432