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GTR EXPRESS INC
Naperville, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3474863 · MC 1138496
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1138496 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
21.4% OOS · 47 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 32.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 47 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1138496
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy FBCAT0648500
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3474863
MC Number
MC-1138496
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 23, 2020
Authority Granted
September 14, 2020
Annual Mileage
472,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1867 Lisson Rd, Naperville, IL 60565
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tomas Cepas
Cargo Types
General FreightChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
47
Driver Inspections
27
Vehicle Inspections
29
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate32.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (11.3pp higher)
21.4% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
65th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
12 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | WY | — | — | 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
NM5
TX5
MO4
LA3
UT3
CA2
and 16 more states
Fleet & Equipment (45)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~30
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
28
Tractor
15
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH8TN700086 | 9 | 4 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4TSWN2852 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622MK230633 | 6 | 2 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2TSWN2851 | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6TSWN2853 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5328LM001131 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533EP826002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5KJ367588 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSNB4555 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSMT7821 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 45 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV5NSMV7370 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6JN794150 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326MM105604 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5327TM604815 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322NT217141 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326NT216512 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325LBA36090 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327TSC04389 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622NJ413361 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0624MK230634 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626HT615337 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7TL651502 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6HSHR0652 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7JSJW4451 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSMC0456 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6KSKG4421 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4JN205158 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR3MN855547 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5320TM604817 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321KM906082 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321MM105610 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5322TM604818 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5325TM604814 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326KM906014 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5328KM906001 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5328TM604824 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329LM001137 | 1 | — |
| Van Guard | Semi-trailer | 5V8VA532STM604814 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321NT217132 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322NT216510 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323NT217133 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324NT217139 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325NT216517 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327NT217135 | 1 | — |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | DW1A5327MSA48176 | 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 (47)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 1431001016 | RINGGOLD GA | II | — | — | ENCHEM AMERICA LLC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS KING |
3AKJHHDR2TSWN2851 1C9CK4325RA681088 |
IL P1307089 ME 5319282 |
| September 22, 2026 | NFD3001598 | CA, CA | II | 2 | — | GRAY LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYDP9X5KJ367588 5V8VA5328LM001131 |
WA RP28742 IL 918726 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 26AA000307 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | III | — | — | FORAGE GENETICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYDP9X5KJ367588 5V8VA5328LM001131 |
WA RP28742 IL 918726ST |
| August 11, 2026 | LAEJS01082 | HOSSTON LA | I | — | — | SHERWIN WILLIAMS C/O SOUTHTEC DEVELOPMENT CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR1NSNB4555 5V8VC5322NT217141 |
IL P1142677 ME 455143Z |
| August 10, 2026 | 0047000820 | AVON MN | II | 4 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4BC9EH8TN700086 5V8VA5328TM604824 |
IL P1314453 IL 1027702ST |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | OOSEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | General Securement | ||||||||
| 172.504A-HMPS | HM (Placarding) - Bulk package/freight container/unit load device/transport vehicle not placarded as required. | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | 4293230060 | IL ROUTE 336, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR6PSMT7821 1GR1P0624MK230634 |
IL P1352192 TN 128578T |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | I039320100 | MANCHESTER TN | III | — | — | ALLIED MENTAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4BC9EH8TN700086 1GR1P0622NJ413361 |
IL P13114453 ME 5076261 |
| June 30, 2026 | V262451166 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | BASF CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOU |
3AKJHHDR1NSNB4555 DW1A5327MSA48176 |
IL P1142677 IL NO |
| June 29, 2026 | V262449957 | 22406 US59 NB SVC RD, TX | II | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR7JSJW4451 1JJV532D7TL651502 |
IL P1263689 IL 1045809ST |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | 7890001688 | BENTON AR | III | — | — | BELE CHEMICAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR6TSWN2853 5V8VC5322NT216510 |
IL P1307091 ME 453188Z |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| METAL CONTAINER CORP. | 2 | February 9, 2026 |
| ENCHEM AMERICA LLC | 1 | September 30, 2026 |
| GRAY LOGISTICS | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| FORAGE GENETICS | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| SHERWIN WILLIAMS C/O SOUTHTEC DEVELOPMENT CORP | 1 | August 11, 2026 |
| ALLIED MENTAL | 1 | July 6, 2026 |
| BASF CORP | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| BELE CHEMICAL | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
| MULTI FITTINGS | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| F ZUNIGA | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| CHARTER STEEL | 1 | May 31, 2026 |
| THREE BROTHERS DISTRIBUTION | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
23 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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