Cardinal Logistics INC

Cardinal Logistics INC holds an active FMCSA license under USDOT 2443389 and MC-838899. Active authority means the broker is currently registered with the federal government and authorized to arrange motor-carrier shipments. Always verify current authority status on FMCSA SAFER before working with any broker.

Cardinal Logistics INC is headquartered in Coal City, Illinois, with FMCSA broker authority dating back 12 years, 9 months.

Cardinal Logistics INC operates under MC-838899 and USDOT 2443389. These are the unique federal identifiers issued by the FMCSA for any company arranging interstate freight in the U.S.

FMCSA records list contact information for Cardinal Logistics INC as: phone (815) 634-4443. Contact information is reported by the broker to FMCSA and may not always be current.

To haul loads for Cardinal Logistics INC, you'll typically need: (1) active MC operating authority, (2) a valid carrier packet signed and on file, (3) certificate of insurance naming the broker as additional insured, (4) a W-9, and (5) a signed broker-carrier agreement. The exact requirements vary by broker — contact Cardinal Logistics INC directly to start the setup process.

Many freight brokers prefer carriers with at least 6 months to 1 year of operating history before granting setup, but policies vary widely between brokers. If you're a new MC and want to know whether Cardinal Logistics INC accepts new authorities, the fastest way is to call them directly. We crowdsource this data — if you've been set up with Cardinal Logistics INC as a new MC, please share your experience on this profile.

A carrier packet is the broker's standard onboarding paperwork — typically a broker-carrier agreement, W-9 request, certificate of insurance request, and reference forms. If you have a current Cardinal Logistics INC carrier packet link, you can share it on this profile to help other carriers get set up faster.

Yes — based on the most recent FMCSA sync, Cardinal Logistics INC has active broker authority. Authority status can change at any time; always verify on the FMCSA SAFER system before signing a carrier-broker agreement.

Federal regulations require every property broker to maintain a $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84) or trust agreement (BMC-85) on file with FMCSA. This protects carriers from non-payment. Active broker authority generally means a valid bond is on file — verify current bond status via FMCSA's L&I (Licensing & Insurance) public search.

A freight broker holds FMCSA broker authority (MC-FF), legally arranges transportation between shippers and carriers, and earns commission from the rate spread. A truck dispatcher works on behalf of the carrier — finding loads on load boards, negotiating rates with brokers (like Cardinal Logistics INC), and handling paperwork. Brokers represent shippers; dispatchers represent carriers. See O Trucking's guide on dispatcher vs. freight broker, or learn about O Trucking's dispatch services for carriers.

Brokers source carriers through: (1) FMCSA-verified carrier directories where MC numbers and safety records are pre-checked, (2) load boards (DAT, Truckstop) that match active carriers to posted freight, (3) direct relationships with dispatch services that represent multiple carriers, and (4) referrals from current carriers. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed carrier directory — see active carriers based in Illinois. We also dispatch hundreds of owner-operators and small fleets — see O Trucking dispatch services.

Before accepting any load, do the full broker verification check: (1) confirm active MC broker authority on FMCSA SAFER, (2) verify BMC-84 surety bond ($75K minimum) or BMC-85 trust on FMCSA L&I, (3) check days-to-pay reputation on broker-credit databases, and (4) search carrier forums for fraud history. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed broker directory for Illinois with verified authority data and authority-age sorting so older, more-established brokerages surface first.