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Carrier profile · USDOT 569614 · MC-278215 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC
155 power unitsavg 11.9 yrMulti-region · 11 statesMCCOOK, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-278215 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
155Power units
82 observed · MCS-150
77Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration3232 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo23.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC (USDOT 569614) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jul 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 115 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 43 vehicle-level and 114 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 155 power units and 150 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 22, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 21, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC's USDOT number?
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC's USDOT number is 569614, and its motor carrier number is MC-278215.
Is BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC's safety record?
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC has a 23.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 186 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC's fleet?
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC operates 155 power units and 150 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC based?
BEAR CARTAGE & INTERMODAL INC is based in MCCOOK, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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