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US SARA EXPRESS INC
Winfield, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1809491 · MC 657513
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2008
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-657513 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Siriuspoint America Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
23.1% OOS · 22 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 14 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 16, 2012; first granted September 26, 2008 (18 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC657513
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy NNFTK2521817
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1809491
MC Number
MC-657513
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 7, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 9, 2008
Authority First Granted
September 26, 2008
Authority Reinstated
April 16, 2012
Annual Mileage
771,134 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
27w231 Manchester Rd, Winfield, IL 60190
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Suleyman Lutfiyev
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
23.1% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th 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
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2025 | NJ | — | — | 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
AR2
AZ2
CA2
CO2
IL2
IN2
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
10
Tractor
9
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C7G1513281 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C8P1562439 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVJ8108 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C2P1562436 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSMU3515 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0NN606249 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5PN339354 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8SN684440 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C3G1517358 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C4P1562437 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C4P1562440 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C6P1562438 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C9G1513301 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2TLWV2747 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A28LR053109 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A30JR044944 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2KSKJ9660 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3JSJR3892 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8SSWB7788 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4HN975901 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | 5003240069 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B, IL | III | — | — | AMERICAN AIRLINES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ4HN975901 1RND53A28LR053109 |
IL P946016 IL 1068891ST |
| July 20, 2026 | 1579860074 | PARSHALL CO | III | 1 | — | GALLOWAY VIRGINA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJHHDR2TLWV2747 1RND53A30JR044944 |
IL P1331411 IL 652604ST |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | XC25941200 | SANDERS AZ | II | 1 | 1 | FORTE PRECISION METALS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHDR4RSVJ8108 13N2532C7G1513281 |
IL P1228773 IL 541305ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | 1858000140 | SEVILLE OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHDR4RSVJ8108 13N2532C7G1513281 |
IL P1228773 IL 541305ST |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | UDNR001145 | WINTERHAVEN, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
4V4NC9EH5PN339354 13N2532C8P1562439 |
IL P1230015 IL 900245ST |
| February 19, 2026 | 2746003668 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHDR2MSMU3515 13N2532C9G1513301 |
IL P1088117 IL 571241ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | 9761004061 | WARREN IN | II | 3 | 1 | SSTC SLB SHREVEPORT TECHNOLOGY CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
4V4NC9EH5PN339354 13N2532C3G1517358 |
IL P1230015 IL 724531ST |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | HP00967337 | COFFEY COUNTY - 031, KS | III | — | — | TAS V | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
4V4NC9EJ8SN684440 13N2532C2P1562436 |
IL P1263292 IL 916720ST |
| May 13, 2025 | 7491000212 | MUNDS PARK AZ | I | 3 | — | MTHOR INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
4V4NC9EH0NN606249 13N2532C8P1562439 |
IL P1171787 IL 900245ST |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 11, 2025 | 5450000689 | PLUMERVILLE AR | III | — | — | AMTHOR INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
4V4NC9EH0NN606249 13N2532C8P1562439 |
IL P1171787 IL 900245ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN AIRLINES INC | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| GALLOWAY VIRGINA | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
| FORTE PRECISION METALS, INC | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| SSTC SLB SHREVEPORT TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 1 | February 18, 2026 |
| TAS V | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| MTHOR INTERNATIONAL | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| AMTHOR INTERNATIONAL | 1 | May 11, 2025 |
| JM INDUSTRIAL | 1 | March 20, 2025 |
| CASCADE MFG CO | 1 | February 28, 2025 |
| DENER | 1 | January 22, 2025 |
| BRENTON MANUFACTURING | 1 | September 24, 2024 |
| TATE | 1 | August 13, 2024 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 8, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 8, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 8, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 29, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 18, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
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