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A7 TRANSPORTERS LLC
Chicago, IL
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2437444 · MC 840597
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2013
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-840597 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC840597
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2437444
MC Number
MC-840597
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 13, 2013
Authority First Granted
October 4, 2013
Authority Reinstated
February 23, 2017
Annual Mileage
1,156,792 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
4747 W Peterson Suite Ll 1, Chicago, IL 60646
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Alexandr Kon
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
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)
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd 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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR3
CA2
IA1
IN1
MS1
NM1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Dry Van
7
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG0PSNZ5406 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5SN660786 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323RT405446 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322PSB15786 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHFG9SLVR1987 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3RL484208 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0RSVP5471 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSUP4635 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSUN6063 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8PSNZ5301 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8SSVR9356 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG9SSVR2030 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1PS072564 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324RT405441 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327RM405721 | 1 | — |
| Vanr | Semi-trailer | 5V8VC532RT405447 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XRT405444 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | 000P151VM9 | I-35 SB, IA | III | 3 | — | A7 TRANSPORTERS LLC | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH5SN660786 |
IL P1272262 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | 5007012933 | LEAKE COUNTY, MS | III | 2 | — | ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANR |
3AKJHHFG0PSNZ5406 5V8VC532RT405447 |
IN 3350821 ME 5242864 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | UCED003774 | AUBURN AREA, CA | III | 1 | — | WESTERN FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFG9SSVR2030 3H3V532K1PS072564 |
IN 3717502 TN 332455T |
| 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 | ||||||||
| January 25, 2025 | 4415008667 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHFG8SSVR9356 |
IN 3781061 |
| 392.2-SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 25, 2024 | 8874OA0HWS | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC DBA THE KINETIC GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHFG0PSNZ5406 5V8VC5323RT405446 |
IN 3350821 ME 5242863 |
| December 13, 2024 | 7450000281 | HOPE AR | II | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH5SN660786 1JJV532D3RL484208 |
IL P1272262 IN PE40126 |
| 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-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 10, 2024 | N9PD004024 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR3RSUP4635 5V8VC532XRT405444 |
IN 3567306 ME 5242861 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 9, 2024 | 7990000346 | VAN BUREN AR | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHFG0PSNZ5406 5V8VC5323RT405446 |
IN 3350821 ME 5242863 |
| August 31, 2024 | XL00071453 | 1000 PENSYLVANIA AVE, PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR0RSVP5471 |
MI 3695665 |
| August 2, 2024 | 24NZ001404 | WENDOVER UT | I | 1 | — | PLANTONIX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR8PSUN6063 5V8VC5324RT405441 |
IN 3402164 ME 5242858 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS INC | 1 | February 4, 2025 |
| WESTERN FOODS | 1 | January 31, 2025 |
| VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC DBA THE KINETIC GROUP | 1 | December 25, 2024 |
| PLANTONIX | 1 | August 2, 2024 |
| SANDLAND LOGISTICS | 1 | July 10, 2024 |
| WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS | 1 | April 30, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 13, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 4, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 9, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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