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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
OOS rate 100.0% is critically above the national average.
Methods & Materials INC
DOT 1620856 · MC MC598696 · Chicago, IL
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Methods & Materials INC (DOT 1620856, MC MC598696) is a Illinois-based interstate carrier headquartered in Chicago, IL. As of June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: driver qualification violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Methods & Materials INC
DOT Number1620856
MC NumberMC598696
Street1749 N HARDING AVE
City / StateChicago, IL 60647
Phone7737722100
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed04/22/2025
Company officerCarmella Saraceno
Power units2
Total drivers4
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 100.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 2 mo
Since 2007
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 100.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/22/2025IAII30OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
8/6/2021
Location
1749 N HARDING AVE, Chicago, IL, 60647 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 2007
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methods & Materials INC authorized to operate?

Yes. Methods & Materials INC holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Methods & Materials INC's safety record?

Methods & Materials INC has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Methods & Materials INC operate?

Methods & Materials INC operates 2 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Methods & Materials INC insured?

Methods & Materials INC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Methods & Materials INC had any risk indicators?

Methods & Materials INC has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Methods & Materials INC?

Methods & Materials INC's DOT number is 1620856 and MC number is MC598696. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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