Carat Expedited INC
Burr Ridge, IL
Carat Expedited INC is an active motor carrier based in Burr Ridge, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2839886 and MC 950996. It reports 27 power units and 14 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 49 roadside inspections, a 47.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 2839886
- MC
- 950996
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Burr Ridge, IL
- Power units
- 27
- Drivers
- 14
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 49
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 47.8% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
27
Power Units
14
Drivers
FMCSA since 2016 (10 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: June 2028 (set by USDOT 2839886's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 7, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in January 2016, about 10 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 1,500,000 fleet miles in 2025, about 55,600 miles per power unit.
- 387 other USDOT registrations list Burr Ridge, IL as their physical address.
Equipment
What Carat Expedited INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (45 of its VINs decoded):
- Reefer Confirmed by VIN 7 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 7 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 24 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Trailers | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Carat Expedited INC is authorized to transport the following 11 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 14
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,500,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
14
Total Drivers
14
CDL Drivers
14
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CARAT EXPEDITED INC
22 trucks and 23 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 25, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 23 SEMI-TRAILER, 22 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 23 | 51% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 22 | 49% |
Trailers (23 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 23 |
| Utility Trailer | 12 |
| Great Dane | 6 |
| Wabash | 3 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Utit | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 7 |
| 53 ft | 6 |
| 2 axles | 23 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 17 | 38% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 13 | 29% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 6 | 13% |
| Kenworth | 5 | 11% |
| Wabash Vans | 3 | 7% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 2% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (45)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHHDR9KSKE4602 | P1092721 | IL | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Sep 2026 |
| 1UYVS2532HU854024 | 633600ST | FL | 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 1GR1A0629MB314031 | 956609ST | IL | 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 1FUJGLDR3HLHX1598 | P1088911 | IL | 2017 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR1NSNJ4124 | P1145420 | IL | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Aug 2026 |
| 1UYVS253XGM513825 | 967896ST | IL | 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 3 | Aug 2026 |
| 1JJV532B5HL947933 | 716925ST | IL | 2017 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR8NSNJ4122 | P1157838 | IL | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 1FUJHHDR0KLKE4080 | P939145 | IL | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 1XKYDP9X9FJ434425 | P1011054 | IL | 2015 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1UYVS2535AU222818 | 866972ST | IL | 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1GR1A0620MB314032 | 748463ST | IL | 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR3NSNJ4125 | P1145419 | IL | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| 1UYVS2530HU854121 | MISSING | IL | 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 3AKJGLD51GSHV8106 | P1002705 | IL | 2016 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| 1UYVS253XFM277353 | 866471ST | IL | 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR1KSKC0925 | P1092720 | IL | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 5 | Feb 2026 |
| 1JJV532D7FL841675 | 600489ST | IL | 2015 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| 1FUJGLDR0CSBF6498 | P946035 | IL | 2012 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 5 | Nov 2025 |
| 1UYVS2538GM513399 | 866473 | IL | 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 1UYVS2536FM219417 | 866473ST | ME | 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 5 | Oct 2025 |
| 1UYVS2535GM513456 | NONE | IL | 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 3AKJHHDR3KSKB5385 | P1092721 | IL | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Aug 2025 |
| 1GR1A0620MB314029 | 748460ST | IL | 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 1GRAP0629KT126258 | 650366ST | IL | 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 3 | Jul 2025 |
| 1UYVS2535GM513411 | 855725ST | IL | 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 1UYVS253XHU854207 | 1018898ST | IL | 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 5 | Jun 2025 |
| 1XKYDP9X5NJ102738 | P1140413 | IL | 2022 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | May 2025 |
| 3H3V532C3KT185010 | 884323ST | IL | 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 1XKYDP9X9NJ102760 | P1140414 | IL | 2022 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 3 | Mar 2025 |
| 1FUJHHDR3KLKE3747 | P1274465 | IL | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Feb 2025 |
| 3AKJHHDR4NSNJ4120 | P1157837 | IL | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 3AKJHHDR3NSNJ4124 | 1145419 | FL | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 1JJV532B9CL716347 | 694473ST | IL | 2012 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 3AKJHHDR9JSHR1309 | P1079342 | IL | 2018 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 1UYVS2532HJ854024 | 633600ST | IL | 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 1UYVS2534GM513643 | 876478ST | IL | 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Nov 2024 |
| 1XKYDP9X3JJ211726 | P1092718 | IL | 2018 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 4 | Nov 2024 |
| 1GR1A0627MB314030 | 748461ST | IL | 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Nov 2024 |
| 1XKYDP9X5FJ436611 | P1114283 | IL | 2015 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 1UYVS2535GU539121 | 907AB067 | IL | 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 3AKJHHDR3KSKB4401 | P1092723 | IL | 2019 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 3AKJHHDR9LSLL7674 | P1226093 | IL | 2020 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Sep 2024 |
| 1GRAA062XGK258010 | 671082ST | IL | 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Sep 2024 |
| 3AKJHHDR9LSLK2043 | P01214882 | IL | 2020 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Plates registered in 3 states: IL (42) · FL (2) · ME (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 45)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
49
Inspections
24 months
171
Violations
Total found
24
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+1.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+25.0%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 | VA | Walk-Around | 9 | 1 |
| 09/08/2026 | DE | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/01/2026 | MS | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/05/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/12/2026 | TN | Full | 3 | 2 |
| 06/01/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | SC | Full | 6 | 1 |
| 04/21/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 4 | ✓ |
| 03/31/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/16/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/10/2026 | SC | Full | 14 | 2 |
| 11/05/2025 | PA | Walk-Around | 8 | ✓ |
| 10/13/2025 | TN | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 09/30/2025 | KY | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 09/29/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 49 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | TINCA7035926 | $750,000 | 04/26/2025 |
View Insurance History (15 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK7035926 | 10/09/2024 | 12/31/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK7035926 | 06/23/2024 | 10/09/2024 | CANCEL | |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK7035926 | 03/10/2024 | 06/23/2024 | CANCEL | |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA7035926 | 03/10/2025 | 04/26/2025 | CANCEL | |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK7035926 | 12/31/2024 | 03/10/2025 | CANCEL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0191738001 | 03/10/2022 | 03/10/2024 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP75004 00 | 03/10/2022 | 03/10/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP75004 00 | 03/10/2021 | 03/10/2022 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55212 00 | 03/10/2020 | 03/10/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45135 00 | 03/10/2019 | 03/10/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07812-18 | 03/10/2018 | 03/10/2019 | CANCEL | |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444515 | 03/10/2017 | 03/10/2018 | CANCEL | |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444515 | 01/13/2017 | 03/10/2017 | CANCEL | |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK7035926 | 10/09/2024 | 01/30/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444515 | 03/10/2016 | 01/13/2017 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 2 state-recordable
Of 2 reported crashes: 1 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 11/15/2025 | NC | CHARLOTTE, NC | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CARAT EXPEDITED INC operate?
CARAT EXPEDITED INC's equipment on government records: Reefer (7 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150); Dry Van (7 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
Is CARAT EXPEDITED INC's authority currently active?
CARAT EXPEDITED INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Carat Expedited INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: June 2028 (set by USDOT 2839886's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed July 7, 2026.
What is Carat Expedited INC's safety record?
It reports 27 power units and 14 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 49 roadside inspections, a 47.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 48 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CARAT EXPEDITED INC has been inspected 48 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in SC, PA, TN. Out of these, 14 inspections (about 29%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 395.8E-HOSPD — 16 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 9 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-09-08 | DE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-09-01 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-08-05 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-01 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | SC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-21 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-16 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-10 | SC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 14 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-11-05 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | — |
| 2025-10-13 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-09-29 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-17 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-04 | DE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-24 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | — |
| 2025-07-23 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 17 | OOS · 6 |
| 2025-07-23 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-11 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-11 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-03 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-31 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-05-20 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 48 inspections.
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
120 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for CARAT EXPEDITED INC, of which 25 (21%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 20 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 51 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 driver and 12 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.79 | 13 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2.67 | 18 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14.09 | 19 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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