NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC
431-unit passenger carrier based in Waukegan, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1257235
- MC
- MC496466
- Based
- Waukegan, IL
- Contact
- 8472637619 · mmeyers@cookillinois.com
What this carrier is
NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC is a large-fleet passenger carrier based in Waukegan, IL. Operating footprint: 431 power units, 480 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC496466 authority. FMCSA lists Passengers as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Conditional (Mar 24, 2010).
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 25 motor carriers operating 429–433 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 27 | 105.80 | 25.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0.60 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.20 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 93.80 | 12.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.00 | — | n/a |
Against similarly sized 429–433-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1257235: 3 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Dec 11, 2025 in WI.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 |
| Total violations | 17 (3 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Aug 23, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with passengers on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 25 peer carriers operating 429–433 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 3 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 17 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet passenger carrier running over-the-road lanes with 431 power units on file.
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