Bard Transport Inc
USDOT 3062047 · MC-55841 · Summit, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Bard Transport Inc is a company based in Summit, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 99 power units and 99 drivers, which ranks it #468 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 191 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 9.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, us mail, commodities dry bulk, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Bard Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3062047 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-55841 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5900 S Archer Road Suite123, Summit, IL 60501 |
| Phone | (331) 248-1691 |
| First registered | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3062047.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 95 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 121 | 53 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 14,187,481 miles reported for 2025 – about 143,308 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 79% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 95 CDL drivers; 99 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Bard Transport Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.5% | 20.5% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 26% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.1 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 91% higher than average |
| Inspections | 191 | 191 with a driver check, 78 with a vehicle check, 79 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tak Trucking Inc USDOT 652762 | Elk Grove Village | 89 | 88 | 52 | 18.2% | 1 |
| Blue Light Transport LLC USDOT 3156301 | Plainfield | 120 | 120 | 173 | 32.1% | 6 |
| Silvicom Inc USDOT 1864495 | Melrose Park | 90 | 95 | 960 | 22.5% | 15 |
| Adut Global LLC USDOT 3915903 | Mt Prospect | 95 | 95 | 122 | 18.4% | 13 |
| Niko Logistics Corporation USDOT 3246954 | Burr Ridge | 73 | 54 | 232 | 36.3% | 10 |
| Planet Logistics USDOT 2442648 | Chicago | 91 | 91 | 122 | 37.3% | 10 |
Other carriers near Summit
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbada Logistics Inc USDOT 4205925 | Summit | 490 | 495 | 309 | 19.9% | 7 |
| JKC Trucking Inc USDOT 284600 | Summit | 190 | 160 | 484 | 31.8% | 13 |
| Max Carriers Inc USDOT 2184122 | Summit | 150 | 160 | 589 | 16.5% | 8 |
| Deksa Inc USDOT 3780713 | Summit | 150 | 73 | 352 | 8.2% | 4 |
| Apollo Freight Systems Inc USDOT 3170105 | Summit | 130 | 130 | 308 | 28.9% | 17 |
| Birsan Express Inc USDOT 3038469 | Summit | 120 | 40 | 134 | 18.2% | 3 |
| Bonivuk Logistics Inc USDOT 3170231 | Summit | 100 | 35 | 114 | 32.0% | 4 |
| Nationwide Freight Inc USDOT 3019343 | Summit | 99 | 98 | 251 | 33.3% | 10 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Bard Transport Inc?
Bard Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 3062047 and operating authority MC-55841.
How many trucks does Bard Transport Inc have?
It reports 99 power units (99 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 174 trailers, with 99 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 26, 2025).
Where is Bard Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Summit, Illinois 60501.
What is the out-of-service rate of Bard Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.