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CONNECTING CITIES INC

Carrierintel Safety Score: 51/100. 34 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Sep 2026.

DOT 3320921MC 1056678ActiveNew Entrant: revoked — refused audit · 2023-02-03 (rescinded 2023-03-06)Motor CarrierInterstateSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYCICERO, IL

COMPANY

Authority since
2021-02-23
MCS-150
2025-08-21 · 41,065 mi (2024)
Fleet
3 units · 3 trailers · 3 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
41,065 mi (2024)

ADDRESS

Physical
1812 S AUSTIN BLVD
CICERO, IL 60804
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
7085563803
Email
admin@connectingcitiesinc.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
RAUL CORONA
Title
PRESIDENT

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Auto Transport
Cargo types
14
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesOther: OTHER
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
68 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Severe Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
35.0%
7 / 20 inspections

Carrierintel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

51
out of 100
Below Average
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Declared (MCS-150)
3 power units
Unique power units seen
8
+ 7 trailer VINs
+ 1 unclassified VINs
Inspections
17
Discrepancy
2.7x

⚠ 8 distinct tractors/trucks were inspected for a carrier that declared only 3 power units. Possible chameleon carrier, authority rental, or stale MCS-150 filing.

Severe Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
1 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 1 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
65% — 13 clean of 20 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
35.0% — driver OOS 2 insp., vehicle OOS 5 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
New Entrant: revoked — refused audit · 2023-02-03 (rescinded 2023-03-06)
Authority Events
2 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-08-21

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

Severe OOS rate 35% (last 24 mo)
16.7 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — well above norm
1.9 violations per inspection
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

INDUSTRY REPORTS

  • ELD Tampering — Carriers cited for ELD tampering under 49 CFR § 395.8(e), by carrier and state.
  • Top Violations — The ten most-cited FMCSA violation codes of the last 30 days.
  • Phantom Fleets — Declared power units against the vehicles seen at roadside inspections.
  • English Proficiency — Carriers whose drivers were cited under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2), by carrier and state.
  • Methodology — Where the data comes from and how the Safety Score and Risk Grade are built.

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