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SPECTRAN INC
Elk Grove Village, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 256480 · MC 176256
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-176256 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Incline Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
20.5% OOS · 69 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 9.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 69 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC176256
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ICC-P2208-110309
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
256480
MC Number
MC-176256
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 12, 1985
Authority Granted
May 16, 1995
Annual Mileage
2,013,178 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2250 East Devon, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dan Geist
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsPaper Products
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
69
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
47
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance116
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate23.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.6pp higher)
20.5% of 44 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
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
21 of 31 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 47 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 47 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 47 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 47 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD18
WI10
IL9
PA9
OH7
IN6
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (69)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~32
of 36 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~37
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
33
Tractor
27
Not Applicable
3
Semi-trailer
2
Truck
2
Container Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR3KL337443 | 5 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJSNR9GH080001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR1KN393227 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53268B039150 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327KBA25803 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJSNR6FH587176 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML4KL381466 | 3 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR3KL337474 | 3 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXJN522846 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53258B057008 | 2 | — |
Show all 69 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325KBA25797 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5CL618174 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W35L914881 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W83L819777 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L036868 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25333G005608 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25335P557676 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25355P557677 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDJSNR9GL277554 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR4HN515174 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR6GN731042 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXKN104661 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR5LN318516 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZRXKN046916 | 2 | — |
| 2017 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSHXSNR8HN752945 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53227B952230 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53248B039146 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327KBA25798 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53288B084803 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329KBA25799 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329KBA25804 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06253G326212 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06263G326302 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W04L882454 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W04L882888 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W14L882799 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W14L882849 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W16L944785 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W33L826667 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W62L780153 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W83L826440 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W86L000157 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W95L914903 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W96L000233 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X3G005606 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH381001956 | 1 | — |
| Transmobil | — | 2MN01JAHX71002536 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0JSJJ1519 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR9NSNH9088 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6NSNH1446 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7KR270431 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML1KL518671 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR9GN464860 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR5CN559229 | 1 | — |
| 2013 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR8DN170358 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR1GN731045 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR9FN656917 | 1 | 1 |
| Inte | Tractor | 3HSDJSNRHN0515149 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5SN689956 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8LN698507 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7KN649841 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR8KN239971 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR9KN729013 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 3HSDZTZRXKN026212 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International RF027 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSHXSNRXHN752946 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2RN648511 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4ND3JJ5YN236312 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA402XM2000303 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53206M601551 | 1 | 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 (69)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 2746004092 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDZTZR9KN729013 1JJV532W16L944785 |
IL P906655 IL 656414ST |
| September 11, 2026 | 5013930024 | I-88, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSHXSNRXHN752946 1JJV532W35L914881 |
IL P1212119 IL 382334ST |
| August 28, 2026 | 5007140022 | I-90, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
1HSDJSNR6FH587176 1JJV532W62L780153 |
IL P1162322 IL 444127ST |
| August 19, 2026 | 3275001539 | MORRISTOWN OH | II | 1 | — | PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR8LN698507 1DW1A5327KBA25803 |
IL SPG338303 IL 667832ST |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 3282C00924 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
INTERNATIONAL CIMC |
3HSHXSNR8HN752945 57VAA402XM2000303 |
IL P1219289 ME 451186Z |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | 7791001015 | WARSAW IN | III | 1 | — | PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HCDZTZR3KL337443 1JJV532D5CL618174 |
IL P1245506 IL 1062419ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 8290001468 | RICHMOND IN | II | 1 | — | PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPRXKN104661 1DW1A5329KBA25799 |
IL P1266759 IL 667823ST |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 1857000123 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI, US | I | — | — | MCX | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMML4KL381466 |
IL P1170259 |
| June 6, 2026 | 3235001235 | SOUTH VIENNA OH | II | 3 | — | PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDZAPRXKN104661 1JJV532W86L000157 |
IL P1266759 IL 947792ST |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | 3230C00838 | PERRYVILLE MD | I | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR8KN239971 1UYVS25355P557677 |
IL SPG316414 IL 787167ST |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC | 19 | August 19, 2026 |
| MCX | 4 | July 6, 2026 |
| COMMAND DIGITAL | 2 | September 18, 2025 |
| PENQUIN RANDOM HOUSE | 2 | February 5, 2025 |
| NATIONAL GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS | 1 | May 11, 2026 |
| JOHN SANFILIPPO AND SON INC | 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| ROBERT CHICK FRITZ | 1 | October 30, 2025 |
| KEM KREST BRIGHTING | 1 | October 29, 2025 |
| LAKESIDE BOOK CO | 1 | September 12, 2025 |
| ALAN JOSEPHSEN CO | 1 | April 10, 2025 |
| FRANKLIN DISPLAY GROUP | 1 | April 7, 2025 |
| LAKESIDE | 1 | March 20, 2025 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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