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ETI EXPRESS TRUCKING INC
Harvey, IL
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Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2812073 · MC 937490
Active
Conditional
Active 10 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-937490 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
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: Conditional
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC937490
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2812073
MC Number
MC-937490
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 23, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 2, 2015
Authority Granted
October 30, 2015
Annual Mileage
321,443 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
16000 Lathrop Ave, Harvey, IL 60426
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tristan D James
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
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.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL2
IN2
IA1
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
4
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPWDP9X5FD259147 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1440FG571301 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPWD49X8ED241013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X0HD419456 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7JSHL8222 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1442KG227401 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1447HG987901 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cottrell CX-5307 | Car Hauler | 5E0AU1741KG201701 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | 4165680371 | I-74, IL | III | — | — | TQL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXD49X0HD419456 5E0AA1447HG987901 |
IL P1123326 IL 855556ST |
| April 24, 2025 | HERLK02442 | W/B I-94 @ SANDSTONE RD, MI | III | 2 | — | MANHEIM DETROIT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPWDP9X5FD259147 5E0AA1440FG571301 |
IL P1112881 IL 838681ST |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| November 25, 2024 | 9109002102 | LAFAYETTE IN | III | 3 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER COTTRELL |
3AKJHHDR7JSHL8222 5E0AU1741KG201701 |
IL P1175206 IL 911448ST |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 1, 2024 | 4178380110 | I-80, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPWDP9X5FD259147 5E0AA1440FG571301 |
IL P1112881 IL 838681ST |
| 392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| July 9, 2024 | 8843004806 | LOWELL IN | II | 2 | 2 | SUPREME AUTO TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPWD49X8ED241013 5E0AA1442KG227401 |
IL P1070416 IL 881971ST |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| April 4, 2024 | 000P13XHVH | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | II | 2 | — | DEALER DIRECT TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER COTTRELL |
3AKJHHDR7JSHL8222 5E0AU1741KG201701 |
IL P 1175206 IL 911448ST |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 26, 2023 | BURGM05662 | PACKARD HWY, MI | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPWD49X8ED241013 5E0AA1442KG227401 |
IL P1070416 IL 881971ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TQL | 1 | October 28, 2025 |
| MANHEIM DETROIT | 1 | April 24, 2025 |
| SUPREME AUTO TRANSPORT | 1 | July 9, 2024 |
| DEALER DIRECT TRANSPORT LLC | 1 | April 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 30, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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