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EXPERT WAY INC
Oswego, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3526149 · MC 1172181
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1172181 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico General Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
6.3% OOS · 79 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 79 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1172181
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300097580
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3526149
MC Number
MC-1172181
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 23, 2020
Authority Granted
January 28, 2022
Annual Mileage
1,280,423 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
748 Versailles Pkwy, Oswego, IL 60543
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Ion Scintean
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. MailWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
79
Driver Inspections
67
Vehicle Inspections
22
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.3% of 48 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
15th 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
5 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 51 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 51 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 51 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| December 19, 2024 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA10
ND9
SD7
MN6
MT5
GA3
and 13 more states
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Dry Van
12
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSVD6344 | 10 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2536N8706201 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVD6345 | 9 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5SSVU0964 | 9 | 1 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628HW702012 | 7 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU412984 | 7 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538HU834649 | 7 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7MSMA6083 | 7 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7SSVU0965 | 7 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GU615001 | 5 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GM615914 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9JSJU6320 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2939700 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3MJ440881 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2530K8623620 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR6KLKE3919 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K6634815 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HU850256 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GM582009 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2606977 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57FSGX2359 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7MSMP2931 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR9LLKR9133 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2NSMX2482 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1MN277480 | 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 (79)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | 8700000040 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | — | — | ODW LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR9MLMG5633 1UYVS2536GM582009 |
IL P 1383061 IL 854667 |
| October 26, 2026 | FT29009408 | BISMARCK ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7SSVU0965 1UYVS2538HU834649 |
IL P1270656 IL 885138ST |
| October 23, 2026 | AW07970278 | CASCADE LOCKS OR | III | — | — | LINEAGE LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2RSVD6344 1GRAA0628HW702012 |
IL P1216901 IL 1000875ST |
| October 19, 2026 | 3121Q856SD | NM, NM | III | 1 | — | MJ INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9JSJU6320 1UYVS2538L2939700 |
IL P1350196 IL 1055964ST |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| October 8, 2026 | 5004900888 | 060 - MOLINE - I-74/280 E/B, IL | I | 2 | — | AMERICOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X8ND811015 1UYVS2533GU615001 |
IL TEMP IL 1055396ST |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| October 6, 2026 | U689801564 | BUTTE MT | I | 1 | — | CAVENDISH FARMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH1MN277480 1UYVS2534GM615914 |
IL P1382531 IL 960034ST |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 5, 2026 | AP43450879 | WYETH OR | III | — | — | DISCOLLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR2RSVD6344 1UYVS2537GU412984 |
IL P1216901 IL 1076342 |
| September 26, 2026 | 0820001321 | TILFORD SD | III | — | — | RAINIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH1MN277480 1UYVS2534GM615914 |
IL P1359187 IL 960034ST |
| September 24, 2026 | 2059003525 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | II | 1 | — | CAVENDISH FARMS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9JSJU6320 1UYVS2538L2939700 |
IL P1350196 IL 1055964ST |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | 2144001686 | ZILLAH WA | II | — | — | RAINIER FRUIT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR2RSVD6344 1UYVS2537GU412984 |
IL P1216901 IL 149AD659 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CAVENDISH FARMS INC | 5 | October 6, 2026 |
| IRVING | 4 | September 28, 2025 |
| LINEAGE | 3 | April 29, 2026 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS | 2 | October 23, 2026 |
| AMERICOLD | 2 | October 8, 2026 |
| WASHINGTON FRUIT GROWERS | 2 | December 11, 2025 |
| ODW LOGISTICS | 1 | October 26, 2026 |
| MJ INTERNATIONAL | 1 | October 19, 2026 |
| DISCOLLS | 1 | October 5, 2026 |
| RAINIER | 1 | September 26, 2026 |
| RAINIER FRUIT | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| CH ROBINSON | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
42 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 28, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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