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Windy City Carriers Inc
Interstate
(15 reviews)
4.8
out of 5
- USDOT
- 1194419
- Docket
- MC476565
- Website
- Windy City Carriers Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.7
- Communication
-
9.1
- Timeliness
-
9.1
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 10
- On Time Delivery
- 9
- Consistent Tracking
- 8
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 8
- Easy to Work With
- 8
- Friendly
- 7
- Clean Equipment
- 6
- Good Delivery Condition
- 5
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Knowledgeable
- 3
- Easy to Onboard
- 2
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 1
- Poor Driver Communication
- 1
Overview
We can tailor solutions to meet your specific truckload shipping business requirements. We handle all freight as Expedited freight even though they may not be time sensitive.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 15 | 42 | 0 |
| Leased | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Fresh Produce
- U.S. Mail
- Paper Products
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Reefer
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 2,102,000 (2021)
- Electronic Tracking
- 53% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Windy City Carriers Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Contract Active — 02/02/2004 (20 years, 3 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 7 | 8 | 5.88 | 50.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2.83 | 38.8% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1.24 | 48.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 | 9.4% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash Reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 50 | 4 | 8% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 24 | 7 | 29.17% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Sentry Select Insurance Company
- Policy limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy number
- A0208636001
- Effective date
- 01/23/2024
NV
Nikki V
April 28, 2023
“Great Carrier ”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Easy to Work With
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Auto Part load. Truck did a fantastic job. Would highly recommend.
- Lanes
- Savannah, GA to Mcallen, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
IN
Verified Broker from Indiana
April 28, 2023
“Making deliveries with the wind at their back”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 7/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
There were a number of times I had issues getting ahold of the driver for this load but luckily our dispatcher John was able to keep us updated with any and all information needed
- Lanes
- Nitro, WV to Chicago, IL
- Freight Details
- Liquids/Gases
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
SC
Verified Broker from South Carolina
April 28, 2023
“Full Truckload from Ashland, VA to Cleveland, OH”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Friendly
Picked up and delivered on time- they were great with communication! I would use again if they are available!
- Lanes
- Ashland, VA to Cleveland, OH
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
IN
Verified Broker from Indiana
April 28, 2023
“Full Truckload from Lakeland, FL to Fredericksburg, VA”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Clean Equipment
We have worked with this carrier for many years at a 91% on time average
- Lanes
- Lakeland, FL to Fredericksburg, VA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
NH
Verified Broker from New Hampshire
April 28, 2023
“Full Truckload from Boston, MA to Miami, FL”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
IL carrier that took a FL load, wasn't sure at first but they did a fine job for us.
- Lanes
- Boston, MA to Miami, FL
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.7
- Communication
-
9.1
- Timeliness
-
9.1
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 10
- On Time Delivery
- 9
- Consistent Tracking
- 8
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 8
- Easy to Work With
- 8
- Friendly
- 7
- Clean Equipment
- 6
- Good Delivery Condition
- 5
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Knowledgeable
- 3
- Easy to Onboard
- 2
Negative Flags
- Late Pickup
- 1
- Poor Driver Communication
- 1
