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CHICAGO SUBURBAN EXPRESS INC
Forest View, IL
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 141280 · MC 151275
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1981
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-151275 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Selective Insurance Company Of South Carolina
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on June 18, 2021; first granted April 27, 1981 (45 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC151275
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy S2667965
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
141280
MC Number
MC-151275
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 3, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
April 27, 1981
Authority Reinstated
June 18, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,425,409 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
5504 W 47th Street, Forest View, IL 60638
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Douglas Mcclement
Officer 2
Douglas Stephan
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelPaper ProductsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL14
WI2
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 33 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
9
Truck
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0HD410581 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV3HSJD0022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV4GSHF7782 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327CS295256 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DWA53251B488406 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT7GHHJ9290 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06276T522440 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06286G338164 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062X8D433376 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96274D406196 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W0YF623497 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX4L854340 | 1 | — |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH5Y9006391 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3HD361389 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5HD410754 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6HD361399 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9HD361400 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6XXJM479585 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HM7XXGM369823 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4JSJL5063 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C39T007009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG4CN541720 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322DM305261 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | 8879004175 | LA PORTE IN | III | 1 | — | MCMASTER CARR | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT7GHHJ9290 |
IL P945991 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 2, 2025 | 4038420474 | I55 S/B, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X0HD410581 1GRAA06286G338164 |
IL P1101570 IL 963339ST |
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | 5000320010 | I-294 SOUTHBOUND, IL | III | — | — | MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1XPBDP9X9HD361400 1JJV532WX4L854340 |
IL P877546 IL 638346ST |
| March 19, 2025 | 5000920041 | I-88 W/B, IL | III | 1 | — | SHORR PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHTDV4JSJL5063 5V8VC5322DM305261 |
IL P796547 ME 362574Z |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 5, 2025 | 5001890012 | TOUHY AVE, IL | III | 1 | — | CHICAGO SUBURBAN EXPRESS MANIFEST | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HM7XXGM369823 |
IL P907607 |
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
| January 24, 2025 | 4178160107 | I-55, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X3HD361389 |
IL P1116885 |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 24, 2024 | 5002850030 | 023 - MARSHALL - I-70 W/B, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJGEDV4GSHF7782 1DW1A5327CS295256 |
IL P1250104 IL 914546ST |
| September 27, 2024 | 0882790143 | I-94, IL | III | — | — | CHICAGO SUBURBAN EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1XPBDP9X6HD361399 1JJV532W0YF623497 |
IL P1086751 IL 660903ST |
| September 18, 2024 | 3998220768 | 008 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 S/B, IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGEDV3HSJD0022 1GRAA062X8D433376 |
IL P1250105 IL 946875ST |
| September 17, 2024 | 2746002833 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 6 | 1 | ULINE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TRAILMOBIL |
4V4NC9EG4CN541720 1PT01JAH5Y9006391 |
IL P1101572 IL 483282ST |
| 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-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MCMASTER CARR SUPPLY CO | 2 | April 16, 2025 |
| ULINE | 2 | September 17, 2024 |
| MCMASTER CARR | 1 | June 17, 2025 |
| SHORR PACKAGING | 1 | March 19, 2025 |
| CHICAGO SUBURBAN EXPRESS MANIFEST | 1 | March 5, 2025 |
| SPG | 1 | December 8, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 18, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 26, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 18, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 30, 2006 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 30, 2006 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 30, 2006 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 30, 2006 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 6, 1986 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 29, 2021 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 23, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 24, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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