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UNITED FREIGHTLINES INC
Chicago, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3463282 · MC 1131187
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1131187 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
22.2% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1131187
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN356630
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3463282
MC Number
MC-1131187
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 2, 2020
Authority Granted
August 31, 2020
Annual Mileage
333,803 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3920 N Clark St Apt#604, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dario Budos
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBeveragesPaper ProductsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
22.2% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th 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
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 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 18 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 7, 2025 | MI | — | — | 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
MI5
OH3
IN2
PA2
CO1
GA1
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XKK155923 | 7 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0622KK155897 | 6 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV8HSHN3440 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4MSMF9145 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3JN897386 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJCRCK05PN58855 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624KK154623 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3LL170050 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG2FN190830 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3JN997541 | 2 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD54GLGW9934 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0628HJ658752 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7PS024020 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | 179R000215 | IA, IA | I | 5 | — | GOLDEN DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4MSMF9145 1GRAA062XKK155923 |
IL P 1369424 IL 1033816ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 0784451774 | LIMON CO | II | 2 | — | TESLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4MSMF9145 1GRAA062XKK155923 |
IL P1369424 IL 682147ST |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | DR00002220 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV8HSHN3440 1GRAA0622KK155897 |
IL XTHB41 IL 1033829ST |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | SPT3091603 | CANASTOTA NY | III | 2 | — | B&S MFG MUNNSVILLE NY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4MSMF9145 1GRAA062XKK155923 |
IL APPLIED IL 1033816ST |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | 1313000802 | PORT WENTWORTH GA | III | 1 | — | SYLVAMO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV8HSHN3440 1GRAA0622KK155897 |
IL P1336208 IL 1033829ST |
| 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 | ||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | E953611485 | LOGAN TOWNSHIP PA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4MSMF9145 1GRAA062XKK155923 |
IL TEMP IL 1033816ST |
| March 16, 2026 | 3258000434 | BOWLING GREEN OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH3JN897386 1GRAA062XKK155923 |
IL P1075171 IL 1033816ST |
| January 22, 2026 | 0288006765 | SUMMERVILLE SC | III | 4 | — | FOUNDERS BREWING CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV8HSHN3440 1GRAA0622KK155897 |
IL P1336208 IL 1033829ST |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| November 18, 2025 | Q6E7532255 | PA, PA | III | 2 | — | ANHEUSER BISCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV8HSHN3440 1GRAA0622KK155897 |
IL P1261678 IL 1033829 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 14, 2025 | MALOK00402 | AMBASSADOR BRIDGE, MI | II | 4 | 1 | SC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH3JN897386 1GRAA062XKK155923 |
IL P1075171 IL 1033816ST |
| 392.5A3-IDUI | OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol con | Alcohol Possession | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN DISTRIBUTION CENTER | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| TESLA | 1 | July 16, 2026 |
| B&S MFG MUNNSVILLE NY | 1 | April 29, 2026 |
| SYLVAMO | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| FOUNDERS BREWING CO. | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| ANHEUSER BISCH | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| DANA USA | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| MIDWEST FASTNER | 1 | April 24, 2025 |
| CAMPBELL'S SOUP | 1 | April 8, 2025 |
| CARGILL | 1 | March 13, 2025 |
| KRAFT HEINZ FOOD COMPANY | 1 | February 19, 2025 |
| GENERAL STAMPING & METALWORKS | 1 | December 6, 2024 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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