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SOPEL TRANSPORTATION INC
245 WEST ROOSEVELT RD UNIT 6, WEST CHICAGO, IL, 60185
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Due-diligence certificate
21
Power Units
20
Drivers
0
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
58
Inspections
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Public record
5 events tracked · latest Sep 11, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 4
- Jul 14, 2026Roadside inspection, 3 violations (no OOS).
- Jun 5, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
- Apr 30, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
- Apr 1, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameSOPEL TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT Number2157072
MC Number794631
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationWest Chicago, Illinois
Added05/24/2011
MCS-15002/25/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address245 WEST ROOSEVELT RD UNIT 6, WEST CHICAGO, IL, 60185
Mailing Address245 WEST ROOSEVELT RD UNIT 6, WEST CHICAGO, IL, 60185
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC794631
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating14 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 3.85 · 8 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .27 · 6 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 8.65 · 10 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage2,459,759 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
20
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
20
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS50.0% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/29/2026
CompanyNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #WF009528
Last checked09/10/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet21 units
Drivers20
Mileage2,459,759 mi
Operating14 years
MCS-15002/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Driver Inspections
Total44
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total14
Out of Service7
OOS Rate50.0%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
16 · 1 OOS -
2024
35 · 4 OOS ▲
2025
19 · 3 OOS ▼
2026
7 · 2 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
2 crashes -
2024
1 crash ▼
2025
0 crashes ▼
2026
0 crashes =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jul 2026, 35 inspections, 5 resulted in out-of-service (14.3% OOS rate).
Vehicle Out-of-Service
8 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (3)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2024 | ENOS | IN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Severe Crosswinds | Wet | Daylight |
| 11/09/2023 | JEFFERSONTOWN | KY | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 09/17/2023 | Lasalle | IL | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Wet | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
35 roadside violations across 35 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
17 violations · 8 OOS
Unsafe Driving
13 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
5 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (77)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | WEST DES MOINES IA | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/05/2026 | IA | Full (Level I) | IA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/30/2026 | WI | Full (Level I) | SOUTH RANGE WI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/01/2026 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/24/2026 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | NEAR MM 70 EB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/19/2026 | MO | Full (Level I) | ST CLAIR MO | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/13/2026 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LONDON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/30/2025 | SC | Driver-Only (Level III) | GREENVILLE SC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/17/2025 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | I 40 WEST AT MUDDY CREEK | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2025 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | EATON OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/05/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/23/2025 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/05/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | JACKSON OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/23/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | CALHOUN GA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/12/2025 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/22/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | GREENFIELD IN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2025 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | FARMERSBURG IN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/08/2025 | FL | Driver-Only (Level III) | OCALA FL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/22/2025 | WI | Full (Level I) | HUDSON WI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/10/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | TERRE HAUTE IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/03/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 14 - I29 NB MM 12 PERCIVAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/20/2025 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SMYRNA TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/11/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/27/2025 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/20/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/06/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | MITCHELL SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/19/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/19/2024 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | 021 - EAST MOLINE - I-80 W/B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/19/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/10/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/17/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2024 | OK | Driver-Only (Level III) | SH 48 @ E 1000 RD | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/04/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | STRAUGHN IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/22/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/17/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/10/2024 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | SIOUX FALLS SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/05/2024 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | SIOUX FALLS SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/03/2024 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | JEFFERSON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/22/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | 126EXIT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/02/2024 | MN | Full (Level I) | WORTHINGTON MN | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/29/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/24/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/23/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/31/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 060 - MOLINE - I-74/280 E/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/29/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 016 - MARION - I-57 N/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/28/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 020 - MARION - I-57 S/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/09/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/08/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/28/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/21/2024 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | FORSYTH COUNTY, I-40 EASTBOUND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/17/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/15/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/15/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | US30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/07/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WELCOME | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/21/2024 | OK | Full (Level I) | BRAMAN SCALES | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/16/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/12/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CAMBRIDGE CITY IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/07/2024 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | JEFFERSON SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/04/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 W/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/25/2024 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | I73 EXIT 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/10/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 72 WB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/27/2023 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | JEFFERSON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/27/2023 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | JEFFERSON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/21/2023 | MN | Full (Level I) | WORTHINGTON SCALE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/21/2023 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | PLYMOUTH IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/12/2023 | CO | Driver-Only (Level III) | LAMAR CO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/30/2023 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | ELK POINT SD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/29/2023 | TN | Full (Level I) | THP 1 KNOX SCALES - WEST | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/28/2023 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | BUTLER COUNTY - 015 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/27/2023 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | MITCHELL SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/26/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2023 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/25/2023 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/17/2023 | IL | Full (Level I) | I-80 WB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/08/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 20 EB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/05/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/18/2023 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | US24 WB W OF CR700 E | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections40
Unsafe Driving
8 viols
HOS Compliance
6 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
10 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1789420 | $1,000,000 | 09/25/2012 | 08/12/2013 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1789420 | $750,000 | 08/13/2012 | 07/25/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6503539 | $750,000 | 08/12/2021 | 08/12/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6503539 | $750,000 | 08/12/2020 | 08/12/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF005227 | $750,000 | 08/12/2017 | 08/12/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF005227 | $750,000 | 08/12/2017 | 09/07/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN130692 | $750,000 | 08/12/2013 | 08/12/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1789420 | $750,000 | 07/25/2012 | 09/25/2012 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC794631 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 08/23/2012 | - | - |
| MC794631 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/17/2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/14/2017 |
| MC794631 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/16/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/06/2021 |
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