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Carrier profile · USDOT 2288892 · MC-781699 · Updated 06/13/2026

MADISON CARTAGE CO

13 power unitsavg 12 yrLocal · 2 statesMADISON, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-781699 ACTIVE
Verified linksmadisoncartageco.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2020 · vPIC
Call dispatch(618) 877-3560Email dispatchlisae@madisoncartageco.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration14 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

12 yr

Model years 1999–2020 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

14 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 14-yr registration, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is MADISON CARTAGE CO safe to work with?

Is MADISON CARTAGE CO safe to load? MADISON CARTAGE CO (USDOT 2288892, MC-781699) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in MADISON, IL, operating 13 power units and 12 drivers. Operating authority has been active 14 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 55 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is MADISON CARTAGE CO's USDOT number?

MADISON CARTAGE CO's USDOT number is 2288892, and its motor carrier number is MC-781699.

Is MADISON CARTAGE CO authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MADISON CARTAGE CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is MADISON CARTAGE CO's safety record?

MADISON CARTAGE CO has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 55 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is MADISON CARTAGE CO's fleet?

MADISON CARTAGE CO operates 13 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MADISON CARTAGE CO based?

MADISON CARTAGE CO is based in MADISON, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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