What is Forward A2b INC's safety grade?

Forward A2b INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of D. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Forward A2b INC have?

Forward A2b INC has 86 inspections on record with a 29.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 8.1% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 157 violations.

Has Forward A2b INC been involved in any crashes?

Forward A2b INC has 4 crashes on record, including 1 fatal, 1 with injuries.

Does Forward A2b INC have active authority and insurance?

Forward A2b INC has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Forward A2b INC Safety Record

DOT# 3700129 · Bensenville, IL 60106 · 2243158323

Below-average safety record — scored 64/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 09/15/2024

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 64/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts

Crash Rate 20/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Forward A2b INC (DOT# 3700129) in Bensenville, Illinois has 86 inspections on record with 157 violations and a 29.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Inactive common authority.

86 Inspections

29.1% Vehicle OOS Rate

4 Crashes

15 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

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 29.1%

Carrier: 29.1% (25 of 86) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 8.1%

Carrier: 8.1% (7 of 86) National: 6.4%

19% OOS rate better than 19% of carriers in Illinois

10% crash rate better than 10% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 157 total violations

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.

157 total violations across 86 inspections

38 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 86 records

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 35 states

Level 1: 11 (13%) Level 2: 20 (23%) Level 3: 55 (64%)

3 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
09/15/2024	WA	2	2	0
09/10/2024	IL	3	0	0
08/18/2024	IA	3	2	0
07/25/2024	NJ	3	0	0
07/25/2024	IN	1	4	1
07/24/2024	UT	3	0	0
07/18/2024	MI	2	0	0
07/18/2024	LA	3	0	0
07/14/2024	KY	3	0	0
07/01/2024	FL	3	0	0
06/27/2024	IN	2	0	0
06/20/2024	IN	3	0	2
06/08/2024	IA	3	0	0
06/08/2024	IL	3	0	0
05/30/2024	NE	1	0	0
05/29/2024	GA	3	0	0
05/22/2024	VA	3	0	0
04/30/2024	NM	3	0	0
04/20/2024	SD	1	1	0
04/20/2024	MT	3	0	0
04/19/2024	NM	2	2	0
04/19/2024	WA	2	1	0
04/18/2024	LA	3	0	0
04/17/2024	KY	1	1	0
04/17/2024	SC	3	0	0
04/17/2024	UT	1	0	0
04/06/2024	WA	3	0	0
04/05/2024	TN	3	0	0
04/03/2024	SC	3	0	0
03/29/2024	MO	3	0	0
03/26/2024	MO	2	1	0
03/26/2024	CO	3	0	0
03/20/2024	OH	2	0	0
03/19/2024	WA	3	0	0
03/16/2024	SC	3	0	0
03/13/2024	OH	2	0	0
03/08/2024	KY	3	0	0
03/05/2024	NY	3	0	0
03/04/2024	WA	3	0	0
02/28/2024	IL	3	0	0
02/27/2024	OR	3	0	0
02/23/2024	CA	1	0	0
02/15/2024	SC	3	0	0
02/13/2024	AL	2	0	0
02/03/2024	UT	1	1	0
02/01/2024	AR	2	1	0
01/31/2024	CA	3	0	0
01/26/2024	CA	1	1	0
01/17/2024	MI	2	1	0
01/17/2024	AZ	3	0	0
01/13/2024	WY	3	0	0
01/05/2024	NY	3	0	1
01/03/2024	TN	3	0	0
12/29/2023	CO	1	0	0
12/29/2023	NY	3	0	0
12/22/2023	KS	2	0	0
12/21/2023	GA	3	0	0
12/16/2023	TN	3	0	0
12/12/2023	IL	3	0	0
12/08/2023	CT	3	0	0
11/21/2023	IL	3	0	0
11/14/2023	IL	3	0	0
11/04/2023	MA	3	0	0
11/04/2023	IL	3	0	0
10/25/2023	AL	3	0	0
10/23/2023	CO	3	0	0
09/29/2023	MA	3	0	0
09/17/2023	CT	3	0	0
09/09/2023	OH	3	0	1
09/07/2023	IA	3	0	1
09/06/2023	PA	3	0	0
08/18/2023	UT	3	0	0
08/17/2023	NM	2	0	0
08/14/2023	NM	2	0	0
07/30/2023	IL	3	0	0
07/25/2023	WV	3	0	0
06/20/2023	AR	3	0	0
06/20/2023	TN	2	1	0
06/09/2023	OH	1	1	0
06/07/2023	OK	3	0	0
06/05/2023	CA	1	2	0
05/15/2023	CO	2	2	1
04/28/2023	OR	2	0	0
04/22/2023	NM	2	0	0
04/21/2023	MD	2	0	0
04/10/2023	LA	2	1	0

Crash History · 4 records

1 fatal crash

1 injury crash

25-JUL-24 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries
25-JUL-24	IN	1	3
20-JUN-24	IN	0	0
08-MAR-24	ME	0	0
03-APR-24	WI	0	0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC1294316

Common Authority Inactive

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Fleet Profile

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 15

Drivers 16

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 08/12/2021

MCS-150 Filed 20240806 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,800,000

Address 621 Busse Road Unit 280, Bensenville, IL 60106