Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc
USDOT 569614 · MC-278215 · Mccook, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc is a corporation based in Mccook, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 155 power units and 150 drivers, which ranks it #256 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 118 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 24.4% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 4.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, building materials, fresh produce, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 569614 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-278215 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 8600 Joliet Rd, Mccook, IL 60525 |
| Phone | (708) 924-9093 |
| First registered | Jul 20, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 569614.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 24 | 131 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 73 | 0 |
- 0.97 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.5 trailers per tractor.
- 11% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 150 CDL drivers; 75 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 75 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Bear Cartage & Intermodal In | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.4% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 30% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 31% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 118 | 117 with a driver check, 41 with a vehicle check, 93 BASIC violations recorded, 11 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 21, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc?
Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc is registered with USDOT number 569614 and operating authority MC-278215.
How many trucks does Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc have?
It reports 155 power units (155 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 73 trailers, with 150 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 22, 2025).
Where is Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Mccook, Illinois 60525.
What is the out-of-service rate of Bear Cartage & Intermodal Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.4% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.