Wire Cargo INC Safety Record

DOT# 3796650 · Des Plaines, IL 60018 · 8473805121

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Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Wire Cargo INC (DOT# 3796650) in Des Plaines, Illinois has 137 inspections on record with 79 violations and a 5.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

137 Inspections
5.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
21 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 5.8%
Carrier: 5.8% (8 of 137) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.2%
Carrier: 2.2% (3 of 137) National: 6.4%
70% OOS rate better than 70% of carriers in Illinois
28% crash rate better than 28% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 79 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.

79 total violations across 137 inspections
11 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
38
Unsafe Driving
24
Hours of Service
13
Driver Fitness
4

Inspection History · 100 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 32 states
Level 1: 46 (34%) Level 2: 37 (27%) Level 3: 54 (39%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 OH 2 1 0
03/18/2026 GA 3 0 0
03/13/2026 CO 3 0 0
03/10/2026 GA 1 0 0
03/08/2026 CO 3 0 1
03/05/2026 NE 3 0 0
02/19/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/08/2026 AL 3 0 0
01/29/2026 IL 3 0 0
01/13/2026 KY 2 0 0

Crash History · 2 records

1 injury crash
22-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
22-SEP-25 MI 0 0 0
05-DEC-24 IL 0 1 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 MC1364883
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 Ms Transverse Insurance Company $1,000 09/27/2025

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 21
Drivers 22
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 01/11/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20250325 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,100,056
Address 316 Howard Ave Unit 25, Des Plaines, IL 60018

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Resources

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