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CEJA XPRESS INC
Melrose Park, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3237376 · MC 1016183
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1016183 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1016183
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA981601841
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3237376
MC Number
MC-1016183
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 8, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 2019
Authority Reinstated
July 11, 2024
Annual Mileage
32,340 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
9707 W Fullerton Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Federico Ceja
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | IL | Level I — Full | MIFU · 4UZCXK110MGLY2809 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| May 16, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWCS56HW79919 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| March 14, 2025 | IL | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FVACWCS56HW79919 | 8 | Passed |
| December 4, 2024 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWCS56HW79919 | 2 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: Medium | Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance | 5 | Out of service |
| May 16, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | Out of service |
| June 4, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | Out of service |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | 4 | Cited |
| June 4, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 4 | Cited |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Cited |
| December 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Cited |
| June 4, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 2 | Cited |
| June 4, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Cited |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| December 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 2 | Cited |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 2 | Cited |
| March 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 16 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL4
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWCS56HW79919 | 3 | 1 |
| Mifu | — | 4UZCXK110MGLY2809 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 8, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 1, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 17, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 6, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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