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MONROE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Addison, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 131898 · MC 121265
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 1 month · first granted 1982
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-121265 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.3% OOS · 34 inspections on record
Flags · 4
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 4, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted January 25, 1982 (44 yrs, 8 mo ago).
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.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC121265
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
1 month
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC121265
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAZ09552
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-Z09552
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
131898
MC Number
MC-121265
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
January 25, 1982
Authority Reinstated
September 4, 2026
Annual Mileage
1,007,900 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
1051 South Westwood Ave, Addison, IL 60101
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nathan Plasman
Officer 2
Jack Swierenga
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance38
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate10.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.3% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
20th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
13 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| December 23, 2024 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 5, 2024 | IL | — | 3 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| October 11, 2024 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL15
WI14
US3
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 50 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
14
Tractor
12
Truck
9
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMM1NL614074 | 4 | — |
| 2010 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXAHR6AJ289802 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International MA035 | Tractor · Class 7 | 1HSMKTANXJH424464 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FP178703 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FP178702 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBCYCY4GDGT6921 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBCYCYXHDJB7074 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8LDKY4235 | 2 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMMXNL614073 | 2 | — |
| 2006 International RA027 | Tractor · Class 7 | 1HSHWAHN86J287668 | 1 | — |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXAHR0AJ289813 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International MA035 | Tractor · Class 7 | 1HSMKTAN8JH424463 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML7KH565113 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMMM9HH481098 | 1 | — |
| 2004 International MF035 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTMSAAR34J088818 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W12L793926 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX1L780770 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1UYVS2455WP622645 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2483YP318002 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532EG820109 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532EG820112 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25336G908118 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533FP178730 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FP178722 | 1 | — |
| Utility Tr | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2537XC893809 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539EG820107 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539EG820110 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFP178711 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 7 | 3AKBCXCY1FDGD2894 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBCYCY4EDFV2255 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBCYCY5HDJG4061 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBCYCY7HDJG4062 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8KDLR7665 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT3GDHH8225 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC8LDLU1751 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 International L9217 | Tractor · Class 7 | 3HSCDAHN69N131663 | 1 | — |
| 2009 International L9217 | Tractor · Class 7 | 3HSCDAHN89N131664 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 4289090059 | I-294 S/B, IL | III | — | — | MONROE TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTIL |
3AKBCYCY9HDJG4063 1UYVS24828G507305 |
IL P1035440 IL 903528ST |
| September 24, 2026 | 5008140005 | I55, IL | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC8LDLU1751 |
IL P1322382 |
| September 23, 2026 | 5010140025 | TROOP 3, IL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC8LDKY4235 |
IL P1180381 |
| September 22, 2026 | 2659004757 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | III | 1 | — | ULINE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKBCXCY1FDGD2894 1UYVS25336G908118 |
IL P1112667 IL 946706ST |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | 4249350089 | I-80, IL | III | — | — | MONROE TRANS SERVICES | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMMXNL614073 |
IL P1121107 |
| June 10, 2026 | 2746003896 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKBCYCY5HDJG4061 1UYVS2483YP318002 |
IL P1035443 IL 489278ST |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | 5005440808 | IL-83, IL | I | — | — | IL PRIMARY WHSE - I6 | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMMM9HH481098 |
IL P1087219 |
| May 13, 2026 | 2330001879 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TR |
3AKBCYCY4GDGT6921 1UYVS2537XC893809 |
IL P1204612 IL 988724ST |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 5005120548 | 018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B, IL | I | 1 | — | SEALED AIR CORPORATION | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML7KH565113 |
IL P1322380 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | 1512000453 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI, US | I | 2 | — | ACE HARDWARE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKBCYCY4GDGT6921 1UYVS2534FP178722 |
IL P1204612 IL 511467ST |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LOWES | 2 | April 3, 2026 |
| ULINE | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| MONROE TRANS SERVICES | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
| IL PRIMARY WHSE - I6 | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| SEALED AIR CORPORATION | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| ACE HARDWARE | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| ZIEGLER'S ACE | 1 | November 19, 2025 |
| VERITIV | 1 | May 20, 2024 |
| IL PRIMARY WHSE | 1 | May 16, 2024 |
| VCNA PRAIRIE LLC | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| S&C ELECTRIC | 1 | April 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 31, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 9, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 31, 2014 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| March 31, 2014 | Inactive GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 15, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY |
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