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WYNN'S FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Sycamore, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 301841 · MC 167205
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1983
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-167205 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Secura Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 7, 2024; first granted September 28, 1983 (43 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC167205
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A3447223
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
301841
MC Number
MC-167205
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 17, 1987
Authority First Granted
September 28, 1983
Authority Reinstated
June 7, 2024
Annual Mileage
614,099 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
600 Brickville Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Knowles
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsIntermodalPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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
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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL8
KY2
CO1
KS1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0LD624267 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Fruehuaf | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3AWF1VT21NX137034 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Fruehuaf | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3AWF1VT28NX137046 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06219T553042 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1EL827981 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0RD659738 | 2 | — |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1A532635612332 | 1 | — |
| 2010 International MH025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMNAAL3AH279547 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4GJ494002 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3LD624263 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG7GN959469 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | 4289900759 | US-20, IL | II | 3 | — | WYNNS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X4GJ494002 1GRAA06219T553042 |
IL 60834Z IL 917892ST |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | HP04670190 | KS, KS | II | 11 | 3 | TRINIDAD BENHAM CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHUAF |
1XPBDP9X3LD624263 3AWF1VT28NX137046 |
IL P1225291 US NONE |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.83A | OOSExhaust System - Location of Exhaust - Exhaust system of any commercial motor vehicle located as to allow burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, th | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | 5005040395 | I-80, IL | II | — | — | COMMERCIAL LUMBER AND PALLET COMPAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X0LD624267 1GRAA06219T553042 |
IL P1225292 IL 917892ST |
| October 22, 2025 | T370002769 | ON US HWY 81, 336 FEET NORTH O, NE | III | 1 | — | TRINIDAD BENHAM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBDP9X0RD659738 1JJV532D1EL827981 |
CO BECL82 ME 5468163 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 29, 2025 | 5002600019 | O88, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOU |
4V4NC9TG7GN959469 1DW1A532635612332 |
IL P1312070 IL 903241ST |
| August 18, 2025 | 1716340278 | COPE CO | II | 1 | — | TRINIDAD BENHAM CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBDP9X0RD659738 1JJV532D1EL827981 |
CO BECL82 ME 5468163 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | CV44395559 | EDDYVILLE, KY | I | 5 | — | IDEAL INSDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHUAF |
1XPBDP9X0LD624267 3AWF1VT21NX137034 |
IL P 1225292 IL 966905 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| November 18, 2024 | CV43888017 | GEORGETOWN, KY | III | 1 | — | HYMAN INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHUAF |
1XPBDP9X0LD624267 3AWF1VT28NX137046 |
IL P1225292 IL 966902ST |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| November 12, 2024 | 4165510576 | INTERSTSTE 57, IL | III | — | — | CENTRAL INK CORP. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHUAF |
1XPBDP9X0LD624267 3AWF1VT28NX137046 |
IL P1225292 IL 966902ST |
| October 11, 2024 | 0824360158 | I-90 EB AT MP 29 1/2, IL | I | 5 | 2 | IDEAL INDUSTRIES | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMNAAL3AH279547 |
IL 150513H |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRINIDAD BENHAM CORP | 3 | June 24, 2026 |
| IDEAL INDUSTRIES | 3 | October 11, 2024 |
| COMMERCIAL LUMBER AND PALLET COMPAN | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
| IDEAL INSDUSTRIES | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
| HYMAN INC | 1 | November 18, 2024 |
| CENTRAL INK CORP. | 1 | November 12, 2024 |
| TRINADAD BENHAM CORP. | 1 | February 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 31, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 6, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 8, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 23, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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