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TRANSPORT VENTURES INC
DBA: Lambda Transport
Saint Charles, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3366780 · MC 1078979
Conditional
Active 11 months · first granted 2020
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1078979 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
27.3% OOS · 17 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 11 months, reinstated after a revocation effective October 20, 2025; first granted April 3, 2020 (6 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1078979
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3366780
MC Number
MC-1078979
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 8, 2019
Authority First Granted
April 3, 2020
Authority Reinstated
After October 20, 2025
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Saint Charles, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
27.3% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
64th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | GA | — | — | 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
GA3
AZ2
AR1
KS1
LA1
NE1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
4
Flatbed
2
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1KSKF9725 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSLM9226 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629TW806971 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320X71083066 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Dragon Esp | Dump · 22 ft | 1UNSD2222SA206732 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532CP260704 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3KSKE2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKF8889 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8KSKE4168 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RS117662 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8RS117664 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3KN872554 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ2LN248057 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Dorsey | Flatbed · 36 ft | 7KYFB3627SED44148 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | 1265001099 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | III | 5 | — | BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR1KSKF9725 3H3V532K4RS117662 |
WI 77306Z TN 396907T |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | T137002835 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | 1 | — | MEIJER DIST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH3KN872554 1UYVS2532CP260704 |
WI 86058Z IN P927618 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 2, 2025 | N407151130 | SH99, OK | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DRAGON ESP |
3AKJHHDR1KSKF9725 1UNSD2222SA206732 |
WI 77306Z TX 7738F27 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 27, 2025 | HP93284582 | BELLEVILLE, KS | II | 5 | 1 | GREAT DANE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8KSKE4168 1GR1A0629TW806971 |
WI 71722Z NE TEMP |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 23, 2025 | SPD4050081 | GEDDES NY | III | 4 | — | ROLAND CURTAINS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY |
3AKJHHDR1KSKF9725 7KYFB3627SED44148 |
WI 77306Z TX UNK |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 9, 2025 | 7073000636 | FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ | III | — | — | FED EX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9LSLM9226 3H3V532K8RS117664 |
WI 68078Z TN 396909T |
| January 8, 2025 | 6575001360 | YUMA AZ | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR9LSLM9226 |
WI 68078Z |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 13, 2024 | 1452000192 | CARNESVILLE GA | III | 3 | — | CB&I STS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR4KSKF8889 1TTF5320X71083066 |
WI 68079Z IL 450208ST |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 3, 2024 | LAPC003340 | LA, LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4WC9EJ2LN248057 |
WI 84125Z |
| 395.3A3-PROPN | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| November 23, 2024 | 5980000318 | FORDYCE AR | II | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR9LSLM9226 |
WI 68078Z |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS LLC | 1 | June 4, 2025 |
| MEIJER DIST | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| GREAT DANE | 1 | February 27, 2025 |
| ROLAND CURTAINS INC | 1 | January 23, 2025 |
| FED EX | 1 | January 9, 2025 |
| CB&I STS LLC | 1 | December 13, 2024 |
| MASLONKA POWERLINE SERVICES | 1 | March 26, 2024 |
| JANSTEEL CHASSIS | 1 | March 4, 2024 |
| AMAZON | 1 | December 14, 2023 |
| DAVENPORT | 1 | November 27, 2023 |
| PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL | 1 | November 7, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 31, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 7, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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