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Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier & Shipper · InterstateHazmat
  • USDOT569614
  • MC278215
  • LocationMcCook, IL
  • Phone(708) 924-9093
  • Fleet155 power units · 150 drivers

Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc (USDOT 569614, MC-278215) is an interstate motor carrier based in McCook, Illinois with 155 power units and 150 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 118 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 11, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-278215Carrier, ShipperLiability insurance$1,000,000 on fileRequired: $1,000,000 · as of May 2026Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Dec 21, 2009Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders fileRegistration (MCS-150)Updated Jul 22, 202515 months agoProcess agent (BOC-3)On fileTruck Process Agents of America, Inc

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 11, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-278215Contract carrierActive

First granted on March 23, 1995 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

  • Liability (BIPD) required$1,000,000
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
  • Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XGreat West Casualty Co.$1,000,000Jul 1, 2025
Insurance history: 36 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Liability (BIPD)Ms Transverse Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2025Feb 9, 2025Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Ms Transverse Insurance CompanyJan 7, 2025Feb 9, 2025Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Transverse Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2024Jan 7, 2025Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Transverse Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024Cancel
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2023Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Acuity, A Mutual Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2020Feb 1, 2022Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyJul 8, 2019Feb 1, 2020Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2018Jul 8, 2019Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Westfield Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2013Feb 1, 2018Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Illinois National Insurance Co.May 15, 2012Feb 1, 2013Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Illinois National Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2012May 15, 2012Cancel
CargoTravelers Property Casualty Co. of AmericaFeb 1, 2011Feb 18, 2018Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Illinois National Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2012Cancel
CargoHarleysville Lake States Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2011Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Illinois National Insurance Co.Jan 11, 2010Feb 1, 2011Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Century National Insurance CompanyJan 11, 2009Feb 11, 2009Term / cancl
CargoHarleysville Lake States Insurance CompanyJan 11, 2009Feb 1, 2010Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Jan 11, 2009Jan 11, 2010Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire and Casualty Co. of N.c.Feb 15, 2008Jan 11, 2009Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire and Casualty Co. of N.c.Oct 3, 2007Feb 15, 2008Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire and Casualty Co. of N.c.Feb 15, 2007Oct 3, 2007Replaced
Liability (BIPD)United States Fire Insurance Co.Feb 2, 2006Feb 1, 2006Replaced
Liability (BIPD)United States Fire Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2006Mar 4, 2007Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2005Feb 1, 2006Cancel
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyJan 7, 2005Jan 14, 2009Cancel
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyJan 7, 2003Jan 7, 2005Replaced
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyJan 7, 2002Jan 7, 2003Replaced
CargoGeneral Insurance Company of AmericaMar 29, 2001Jan 1, 2002Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyMar 9, 2001Feb 1, 2005Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Employers Insurance of Wausau, A Mutual Co.Mar 1, 2001Apr 10, 2001Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Wausau Underwriters Insurance CompanyMar 1, 2000Mar 1, 2001Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Legion Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2000Mar 1, 2000Replaced
CargoGeneral Insurance Company of AmericaJan 1, 2000Mar 29, 2001Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Jan 1, 1997Dec 3, 1999Cancel
Liability (BIPD)United States Fire Insurance Co.Jan 16, 1995Jan 1, 1997Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyJul 13, 1994Jan 16, 1995Cancel

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc, Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

118
Inspections
59 with no violations
3.4%
Driver out-of-service
4 of 117 inspections
25.6%
Vehicle out-of-service
10 of 39 inspections
7
Crashes
0 fatal · 2 injury · 5 tow-away

Inspected most often in: Illinois (50), Georgia (18), Indiana (15), Wisconsin (14), Florida (8).

Most recent inspection on file: November 4, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated December 21, 2009)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 31, 2024
  2. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 27, 2023
  3. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on July 9, 2019
  4. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 29, 2018
  5. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 29, 2013
  6. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on April 25, 2012
  7. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 24, 2012
  8. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 24, 2011
Show 9 earlier events
  1. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 31, 2008
  2. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 15, 2008
  3. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 16, 2007
  4. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 3, 2006
  5. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 31, 2005
  6. Reinstated — Contract carrier authority
  7. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 14, 2000
  8. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
  9. Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on January 25, 2000

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated July 22, 2025

Power units
155
Trucks
155
Tractors owned
24
Drivers
150
CDL drivers
150
Interstate drivers
150
Miles traveled
13,000,000 (2022)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
Yes
USDOT registered
July 20, 1994
Address
8600 Joliet Rd, McCook, IL 60525
Phone (registered with FMCSA)
(708) 924-9093

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Household goods
  • Building materials
  • Fresh produce
  • Liquids / gases
  • Intermodal containers
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities dry bulk
  • Refrigerated food
  • Beverages
  • Construction

Key facts

  • USDOT number 569614 was registered on July 20, 1994.
  • Operating authority MC-278215 was first granted on March 23, 1995.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on July 22, 2025.
  • It reported 13,000,000 vehicle miles traveled in 2022.
  • One insurance filing is on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Great West Casualty Co..
  • It had 118 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 59 inspections recorded no violations.
  • FMCSA records list 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
  • Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on December 21, 2009.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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