C. W. S. INC.
DOT# 143038CARRIER
Trust Score
80 / 100
B Good
Components
Compliance · 40% 80
Safety · 35% 65
Insurance · 25% 100
MCS-150 last updated over 4 years ago
Confidence: medium · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
How is this calculated?
Potential Chameleon Carrier
This carrier shares strong identity signals with a carrier that had safety concerns. This is a heuristic flag, not a confirmed finding.
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DOT# 274619—May be a successor to DOT 274619 (P. B. & L., INC., inactive). Linked by: email, officer
Overview
Address
Physical
8938 RIDGELAND AVE
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
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Mailing
9850 PELHAM RD
TAYLOR, MI 48180
Contact
Company Officers
NORMAN E KLEIN
HAZEL HOLBROOK
Business Info
Organization: CORPORATION
D&B #: 154504724
Fleet
5
Power Units
5
Drivers
Equipment Breakdown
Term Tractors5
Authority
Status: ACTIVE
FMCSA add date: Jun 1, 1974
Authority History (8)
| Authority Type | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED | Dec 3, 2025 |
| PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED → REVOKED | Jun 10, 2014 → Nov 10, 2025 |
| PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED → REVOKED | Jun 6, 2014 → Nov 10, 2025 |
| PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED → REVOKED | Jun 5, 2008 → Dec 4, 2013 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2008 → Jun 10, 2008 |
| PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | REINSTATED → REVOKED | Dec 14, 2005 → Dec 4, 2007 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 1997 → Apr 10, 1997 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1997 → Feb 20, 1997 |
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheets/Coils
Active Certifications
Property
MCS-150
Last updated: May 27, 2020
Mileage: 400 (2019)
Operation Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Intrastate Hazmat
Related Companies
| Company | DOT# | MC# | Location | Status | Linked By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. B. & L., INC. | 274619 | 193004 | TAYLOR, MI | INACTIVE | EmailDomainOfficer |
| STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC. | 678969 | 145996 | TAYLOR, MI | ACTIVE | Mailing |
Recent Changes
New Carrierphy state: → ILJun 27, 2026
Removedphy state: IL → (removed)Jun 26, 2026
Safety
No safety data on file
FMCSA has no safety inspection or crash data recorded for this carrier.
Insurance
$1,000,000
BIPD Coverage
On file
Cargo Coverage
3 policies on file3 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURETY | Active | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) | 101581870 | — | Dec 4, 2025 | — | 84 |
| BIPD | Active | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT47900A | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | — | 91X |
| CARGO | Active | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | ILM0700378 | — | Nov 1, 2010 | — | 34 |
Insurance History (20)
| Type | Insurer | Status | Coverage | Effective | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURETY · F84 | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| CARGO · F34 | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| BIPD · F82 | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jun 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| BIPD · F91X | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2007 | Jun 4, 2008 |
| CARGO · F34 | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| CARGO · F34 | HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| BIPD · F82 | GULF INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| BIPD · F82 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 1997 | Nov 1, 2000 |
| BIPD · F82 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 1997 | Dec 13, 2000 |
| BIPD · F82 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Jan 1, 1997 | Mar 21, 1997 |
| BIPD · F82 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Jan 1, 1997 | Nov 1, 1997 |
| CARGO · F83 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Jan 1, 1997 | Nov 1, 1996 |
| CARGO · F83 | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $750,000 | Jan 1, 1997 | Aug 4, 1997 |
| CARGO · F34 | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 1996 | Nov 28, 2007 |
| CARGO · F34 | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| BIPD · F91X | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| CARGO · F34 | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Dec 30, 1994 | Feb 10, 1996 |
| BIPD · F91X | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Oct 1, 1994 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| CARGO · F34 | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Dec 30, 1993 | Feb 20, 1995 |
| BIPD · F91X | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Oct 1, 1992 | Oct 1, 1994 |
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