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API LOGISTICS INC
Hoffman Estates, IL
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Review recommended
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3469718 · MC 1135298
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1135298 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1135298
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-C-11159630
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3469718
MC Number
MC-1135298
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 13, 2020
Authority Granted
April 1, 2022
Annual Mileage
21,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Hoffman Estates, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2025 | 000P13NCTJ | I80WB/44MM, IA | III | 3 | — | API | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HT |
1FT8W3DM2PED49674 7V41F4026RH001960 |
IL 208261H IL 989062ST |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 5, 2025 | 0863001153 | STANWOOD WA | III | — | — | US METALS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRML0DG605916 4P53F4923P1386124 |
IL P1178815 IL 909863ST |
| December 31, 2024 | 000P10B057 | I-80 W (WILTON), IA | I | 11 | 1 | WALGREENS-LAPINE REBUILD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL5JG158927 4P53F4925P1385833 |
IL P1178816 IL 909865ST |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.75B | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75B | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| December 5, 2024 | W010008942 | STEELE MO | I | 2 | 1 | SULZER TURBO SERVICES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C7WRTCL6KG671939 4P53F4925P1385833 |
IL P1178814 IL 909865ST |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| October 17, 2024 | I038B60065 | JACKSON TN | I | 1 | 1 | AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRML0DG605916 4P53F4923P1386124 |
IL P1178815 IL 909863ST |
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 25, 2024 | SPT3090065 | FULTONVILLE NY | II | 3 | — | LUXIUM SOLUTIONS C/O LP COTE, INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL5JG158927 4P53F4925P1387078 |
IL P1178816 IL 909864ST |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| September 20, 2024 | 3998780859 | 020 - MARION - I-57 S/B, IL | I | 2 | — | NORWESCO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL5JG158927 4P53F4925P1387078 |
IL P1178816 IL 909864ST |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 14, 2024 | I038800731 | MOHAWK TN | I | — | — | FLOWSERVE TANEYTOWN 110000 | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL5JG158927 4P53F4925P1387078 |
IL P1178816 IL 909864ST |
| July 12, 2024 | 2674001921 | STOUGHTON WI | I | 2 | 2 | DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL5JG158927 4P53F4925P1387078 |
IL P1178816 IL 909864ST |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 25, 2024 | 0784450278 | LIMON PORT OF ENTRY WB, CO | I | 1 | — | INTERMOUNTAIN TRAILER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C7WRTCL6KG671939 4P53F4923P1386124 |
IL P1178814 IL 909863 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| US METALS | 1 | February 5, 2025 |
| WALGREENS-LAPINE REBUILD | 1 | December 31, 2024 |
| SULZER TURBO SERVICES | 1 | December 5, 2024 |
| AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES | 1 | October 17, 2024 |
| LUXIUM SOLUTIONS C/O LP COTE, INC | 1 | September 25, 2024 |
| NORWESCO | 1 | September 20, 2024 |
| FLOWSERVE TANEYTOWN 110000 | 1 | September 14, 2024 |
| DAKTRONICS TRANSPORTATION | 1 | July 12, 2024 |
| INTERMOUNTAIN TRAILER | 1 | April 25, 2024 |
| KONICA | 1 | December 20, 2023 |
| BUZZI UNICEM USA | 1 | December 4, 2023 |
| RICKY JAMES | 1 | December 1, 2023 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
TN2
CO1
IL1
MO1
NY1
and 2 more states
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 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Pickup
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5JG158927 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4925P1387078 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4923P1386124 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRML0DG605916 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL6KG671939 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4925P1385833 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DM2PED49674 | 1 | — |
| Ht | Semi-trailer | 7V41F4026RH001960 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 22, 2020 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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