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CHICAGO FREIGHT INC
Carol Stream, IL
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1223016 · MC 484206
Active
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-484206 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
48.3% OOS · 47 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
48.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 20.0% of 15 driver inspections — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 55.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 47 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC484206
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1223016
MC Number
MC-484206
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 15, 2004
Authority Granted
April 2, 2004
Annual Mileage
1,331,468 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
351 Main Place #110, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Taylor Johnson
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
47
Driver Inspections
30
Vehicle Inspections
27
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service32
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate55.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (34.3pp higher)
48.3% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
19 of 23 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 36 inspections
Hours of Service
11 of 36 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 36 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 36 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 5, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN15
IL10
WI5
IA3
KY2
TX2
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (49)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~29
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
20
Dry Van
10
Container Chassis
8
Intermodal Chassis
5
Semi-trailer
4
Flatbed
1
Incomplete Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9RN333947 | 9 | 5 |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324LT003099 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GY2KM001665 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0NSMV8869 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3NSMV9014 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327DB378848 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623KT101453 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Pratt Industries | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1P9CC4039HB343014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T2 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTDB9XX6J129853 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X7DD181045 | 2 | — |
Show all 49 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2NSMS8160 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9EN170016 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XLT003110 | 2 | 2 |
| Ajax | Semi-trailer | 1AJCG4028YH003265 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324CB327936 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV25LV11364 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG6DLBY5145 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV7MLMP9760 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC403SB709006 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534L3902203 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XDP601106 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGG523608 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X19J251416 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X97J213932 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X86J137155 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0LD717774 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD52GSGW2744 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD56GSFN3977 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58GSHD5191 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV7PSNY3545 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 24 ft | 3H3C242S3NT200932 | 1 | — |
| Hytr | Semi-trailer | 3H3C242S41T015323 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 24 ft | 3H3C242SX8T321106 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S1MT400280 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S55T220804 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG4DN137172 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Intermodal Chassis | 5ABD4020XYB001071 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 41 ft | 5EF3GC417KB792531 | 1 | — |
| Vanr | Semi-trailer | 5V8VAC532DM307348 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323DM307438 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327EM406538 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Intermodal Chassis | CHS194701 | 1 | — |
| Jind | Intermodal Chassis | KR1GV4029XD102580 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | L81CG40218T109384 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2824541004396 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 40 ft | LJRC4026041000141 | 1 | 1 |
| Cimc Vehic | Semi-trailer | LJRC41370LT008806 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC4626851018987 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | LV1GV45214S101390 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (47)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | 2330001700 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | II | 2 | 1 | THE VOLLRATH COMPANY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV2NSMS8160 1DW1A5324CB327936 |
IN 3117142 IL 782090ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 20, 2025 | 000P16DLZC | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | II | 3 | 2 | UTI | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER JIND |
3AKJGLD58GSHD5191 KR1GV4029XD102580 |
IL TEMP ME 3825311 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8K2 | OOSDriver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | 9955000244 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 11 | 1 | DIDION MILLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDV7MLMP9760 1DW1A5327DB378848 |
IL ALC554274 IL 912905ST |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | 000P169N9X | NE 94TH AVE AND NE 112TH ST, IA | II | 2 | — | JT LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER FRUE |
1FUJA6CV25LV11364 CHS194701 |
IL P 1298169 TN 711308T |
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 4, 2025 | 9667001134 | CHESTERTON IN | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XPBDP9X0LD717774 LJRC4626851018987 |
IL ALC553133 TN 398518T |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 24, 2025 | 4181590336 | I-39, IL | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV7PSNY3545 1UYVS253XDP601106 |
IN 3263933 IL 883511ST |
| 395.8E1-PC | OOSFalse Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | False Log | ||||||||
| November 5, 2025 | 2659004243 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | II | — | — | — | Semi-trailer |
CIMC VEHIC |
LJRC41370LT008806 |
TN 081002T |
| October 21, 2025 | 2711003541 | STOUGHTON WI | I | 2 | 1 | DIDION MILLING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9EH9RN333947 5V8VC532XLT003110 |
IN 3394762 IL 693105ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | 2667000773 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1XPHDP9X7DD181045 5ABD4020XYB001071 |
IL P1233776 ME 3051817 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 22, 2025 | 5005440287 | US41 NB AT WADSWORTH SCALE, IL | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKTDB9XX6J129853 3H3C412S1MT400280 |
IL P1229540 TN U224297 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| DIDION MILLING INC | 4 | December 16, 2025 |
| DISTRIBUTORS WAREHOUSING | 2 | February 11, 2025 |
| THE VOLLRATH COMPANY LLC | 1 | December 29, 2025 |
| UTI | 1 | December 20, 2025 |
| JT LOGISTICS | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| LG ELECTRONICS | 1 | September 12, 2025 |
| OLD NAVY | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| DIDION MILLINGS | 1 | August 19, 2025 |
| NESTLE | 1 | May 23, 2025 |
| INTEPLAST GROUP CORP | 1 | April 18, 2025 |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 1 | April 10, 2025 |
| ELANCO ANIMAL HOSPITAL | 1 | February 19, 2025 |
10 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 10, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 31, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 2, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 31, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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