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PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC
Elk Grove, IL
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 256933 · MC 176535
Active
Satisfactory
Active 6 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-176535 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
7 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
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC176535
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
256933
MC Number
MC-176535
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 29, 1985
Authority Reinstated
March 23, 2026
Annual Mileage
1,375,095 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
107 N Lively Blvd, Elk Grove, IL 60007
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Bishop
Officer 2
Earl Bishop
Cargo Types
General FreightU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2025 | IL | — | — | 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
WI2
IL1
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 International 4300 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL55H680915 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT6EDFK2480 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMMLXHL462724 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT272S50526 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | 5005480085 | IL 53 @ DUNDEE, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT6EDFK2480 |
IL 202730H |
| 393.11N | No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| January 28, 2025 | 2749002890 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT272S50526 |
IL 177341H |
| 393.207C-SBML | OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| January 9, 2025 | 2505001836 | STURTEVANT WI | III | — | — | USPS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMMLXHL462724 |
IL 125405H |
| August 22, 2024 | 6162002187 | VALPARAISO IN | II | 2 | 1 | USPS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL55H680915 |
IL 180046H |
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 7, 2024 | 1900000020 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI, US | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT6EDFK2480 |
IL 202730 |
| February 21, 2024 | 2505001368 | MOUNT PLEASANT WI | II | 2 | — | LEGO | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLIN |
1FVACWDT4BHBA0371 |
IL 195048H |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| November 3, 2023 | 4243570036 | MONTROSE AND MANNHEIM, IL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTL |
1HTSDAAM5YH238852 |
IL 145097H |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | 2 | January 9, 2025 |
| LEGO | 1 | February 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 20, 2015 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 22, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 30, 1996 | COMMON | On Record |
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