--- title: "CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC | DOT 152518 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/il/152518/cardinal-transport-inc description: "CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is a interstate carrier based in COAL CITY, IL. Fleet size: 206 power units, 204 drivers. DOT# 152518, MC# 142059." lang: en --- Active Interstate # CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 152518 MC # 142059 Location COAL CITY, IL Phone 8156344443 Power Units 206 Drivers 204 Trailers 229 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Oct 3, 2025 ## Risk Signals — CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC Scanning active / 10 MEDIUM RISK Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale No fleet VINs found on marketplaces… CLEAR Financial risk Financial risk indicators detected… HIGH Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR 1 risk category flagged — see the evidence before you book Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 36 Vehicle OOS Rate 16.7% 6 of 36 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 0% 0 of 36 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 6 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Sep 21, 2026 · MO Clean rate (90d) 46% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Crashes (24 Months) 14 FMCSA-reportable Fatal Crashes 0 0 fatalities Injury Crashes 2 2 people injured Tow-Away Crashes 12 No injury or fatality All records since Jun 1993 373 crashes · 16 fatal Most recent crash Aug 5, 2026 Based on FMCSA crash data. Includes all reportable crashes regardless of fault; each crash is counted once by its most severe outcome. ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC Cardinal Transport, Inc. is an owner-operator focused trucking and freight company established in 1976, based in Coal City, Illinois. The company specializes in lease, dispatch, settlement, and safety programs for owner-operators while also offering freight brokerage services through a network of agents across the country. #### Key Features Freight transportation Trucking services Lease purchase options for trucks Fleet fuel discounts Owner operator opportunities No forced dispatch Immediate payment after load ### Key Contacts 68 on file By Seniority Manager · 13 VP · 10 Owner / Founder · 5 Director · 3 C-Suite · 1 By Function Fulfillment · 36 Operations · 7 Finance · 5 HR · 3 Sales · 2 Names, titles, emails, and direct phone numbers for this carrier's decision-makers — included with your AlphaLoops trial. Included with AlphaLoops for Brokers → (https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting) ### Related Companies 2 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 40 states Top states: TX MO AR IN IL Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority Holds Active Authority(48.7 years) Contract Authority Holds Active Authority(44.8 years) Broker Authority Holds Active Authority(38.9 years) ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 8156344443 Physical Address 7180 E REED ROAD COAL CITY, IL 60416 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Metal Sheet Log Pole Building Materials Machinery Construction ### Violations by Category 542 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 48% of violations across 8 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 224 trucks Top manufacturers PETERBILT KENWORTH FREIGHTLINER Sample units 1XP5DB9X66N8XXXXX 2006 PETERBILT 379EXHD 1XP5DB9X14D8XXXXX 2004 PETERBILT 379 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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