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PL TRANS INC
Skokie, IL
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3724904 · MC 1312592
Active
Conditional
Active 4 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1312592 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
528 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 528 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1312592
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3724904
MC Number
MC-1312592
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 17, 2021
Authority Granted
November 26, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,400,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
5250 Old Orchard Road Suite 300, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Christopher Craig
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
528
Driver Inspections
353
Vehicle Inspections
247
Out-of-Service Violations
131
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance187
Unsafe Driving79
Hours of Service184
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
2023
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM13
SD13
WA13
MT10
CA8
CO8
and 30 more states
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8MSMU3924 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6PS017222 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSNV1478 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3MR748010 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NS693199 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5FN916897 | 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 (528)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | R516413551 | I81 SB MM 232 GREAT BEND TWP -, PA | II | 5 | — | PENNANT INGREDIENTS INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5FN916897 3H3V532C3MR748010 |
PA AH49133 TN 141091T |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| April 27, 2024 | W102006108 | PLATTE CITY MO | I | 2 | 1 | ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8MSMU3924 3H3V532K6PS017222 |
IL P1169250 TN 237168T |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 25, 2024 | 24MC001060 | ECHO UT | III | — | — | DANSONS US LLCHOPE MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8PSNV1478 3H3V532K1NS693199 |
IL P1171230 TN 186240T |
| April 24, 2024 | U712600396 | BROADUS WEIGH STATION, MT | II | 1 | — | S.O.S. DOCK S | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8MSMU3924 3H3V532K6PS017222 |
IL P1169250 TN 237168T |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 18, 2024 | HP03420850 | HARVEY COUNTY - 079, KS | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR7RSUR3978 3H3V532C8LR166452 |
IL P1139108 TN 027814T |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| April 13, 2024 | H380000349 | I-26 EB ROADSIDE, SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYTR |
3AKJHHDR0NSNC4994 3H3V532K8PS017366 |
IL P1135617 TN 246792T |
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
| April 12, 2024 | 5600000035 | VAN BUREN AR | II | 2 | — | BETTS SPRING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR6SSVP6145 3H3V532C4MR748016 |
IL P1146180 TN 141097T |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| April 11, 2024 | 5870000003 | TILFORD SD | III | — | — | IMERYS FILTRATION MINERALS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TR |
3AKJHHDR4PSNV1476 3H3V532C6LR166451 |
IL P1164976 TN 027813T |
| April 10, 2024 | HP00965871 | WOODSON COUNTY - 207, KS | III | — | — | GOODYEAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4RSUR4070 3H3V532K7PS017052 |
IL P1104845 TN 232395T |
| April 10, 2024 | 4000O2T7SR | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | SMURFIT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYTR |
3AKJHHDR5PSNV1552 3H3V532K2NS584038 |
IL P1173089 TN 158705T |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WESTROCK | 4 | April 2, 2024 |
| WYO-BEN, INC | 3 | March 14, 2024 |
| IMERYS FILTRATION MINERALS, INC | 2 | April 11, 2024 |
| GOODYEAR | 2 | April 10, 2024 |
| LG ELECTRONICS | 2 | March 29, 2024 |
| CLARK DIRECT | 2 | March 19, 2024 |
| CLARIOS | 2 | March 17, 2024 |
| COCA COLA | 2 | March 14, 2024 |
| CDL REALTY | 2 | March 11, 2024 |
| BERRY GLOBAL INC | 2 | March 5, 2024 |
| XPO | 2 | March 2, 2024 |
| NORFARM SEEDS | 2 | February 29, 2024 |
396 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 31, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 26, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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