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Carrier profile · USDOT 3165870 · MC-114470 · Updated 06/24/2026

ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC

36 power unitsavg 5.2 yrNational · 29 statesALSIP, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-114470 ACTIVE
Verified linksargotransport.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
19Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(773) 598-7171Email dispatchsafety@argotransport.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-24

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
Operating authority8 yr active
since 2018
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo14.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

36 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.2 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

8 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 8-yr authority, 15% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3165870, MC-114470) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in ALSIP, IL, operating 36 power units and 36 drivers. Operating authority has been active 8 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 139 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 14.8% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-24.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-24
ATARGO TRANSPORTATION INC 94
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Frequently asked

What is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 3165870, and its motor carrier number is MC-114470.

Is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-24, ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC has a 14.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 139 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC operates 36 power units and 36 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC based?

ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC is based in ALSIP, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.