Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 779168 · MC-348596 · Updated Aug 4, 2026
Chicago Flameproof & Wood Specialties Corp
30 power unitsavg 10.5 yrMulti-region · 10 statesMONTGOMERY, IL87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-348596 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.5Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 4, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2727 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.5 yr
Model years 2004–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP (USDOT 779168) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 4, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY effective Dec 31, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 4, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 4, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 4, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 4, 2026.
It reports 30 power units and 19 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 31, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 20, 2012 in the federal record refreshed Aug 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP's USDOT number?
CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP's USDOT number is 779168, and its motor carrier number is MC-348596.
Is CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP authorized to operate?
As of Aug 4, 2026, CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP's safety record?
CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 31 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP's fleet?
CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP operates 30 power units and 19 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP based?
CHICAGO FLAMEPROOF & WOOD SPECIALTIES CORP is based in MONTGOMERY, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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