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ATLANTIC WHOLESALE INC
Elgin, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 8 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4057007 · MC 1639294
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1639294 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
American Family Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 25 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 8 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1639294
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA00027198
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4057007
MC Number
MC-1639294
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 6, 2023
Authority Granted
June 28, 2024
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1615 Dundee Ave Unit A, Elgin, IL 60120
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Martin Cortes
Officer 2
Alvaro Hernandez
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
33.3% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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
9 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL5
IA3
MI3
MN3
IN2
OH1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Dry Van
5
Truck
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0629JT115890 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML6FH711006 | 3 | — |
| 2010 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBDR1ALAP2338 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621JT115852 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML7GH734893 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8NJ142830 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR5RN385447 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620JT115910 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0624JT115845 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0624JT115859 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1HA6GVCG5HN009198 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML0GH376925 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3NJ472570 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXJJ199010 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1RN490834 | 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 (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | 2667001288 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 4 | 1 | ATLANTIC WHOLESALES INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X3NJ472570 1GRAP0621JT115852 |
IL P1345597 OK AN2302 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | 5005460216 | 39, IL | II | 3 | — | ATLANTIC WHOLESALE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML6FH711006 |
IL 207403H |
| 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | 5005460197 | 39, IL | II | 5 | — | ATLANTIC WHOLESALE INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML7GH734893 |
IL 208030H |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | 000P15NFRG | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON, IA | II | 5 | 1 | ATLANTIC WHOLSALES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X8NJ142830 1GRAP0620JT115910 |
IL P1322829 OK AN2360 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 395.34A1 | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | 1665001402 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 3 | — | ATLANTIC WHOLESALES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR1RN490834 1GRAP0621JT115852 |
IN 3570129 OK AN2302 |
| 390.21TB3-OPERBY | Operating a CMV without the words Operated By when required | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 20, 2026 | 5005490463 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | II | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML7GH734893 |
IL 208030H |
| 391.41A1-NPH | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 172.502A1 | Prohibited placarding | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| December 26, 2025 | LOEDP03581 | SB, MI | II | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML6FH711006 |
IL 207403H |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | 6198006397 | LOOGOOTEE IN | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X8NJ142830 1GRAP0629JT115890 |
IL P1322829 OK AN2340 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 27, 2025 | 3204000253 | HARRISON OH | I | 4 | — | ATLANTIC WHOLESALES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJBBDR1ALAP2338 1GRAP0624JT115845 |
IL P1189924 OK AN2295 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 5417009987 | CHESTERTON IN | II | — | — | ATLANTIC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML6FH711006 |
IL 207403H |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC WHOLESALES INC | 6 | July 9, 2026 |
| ATLANTIC WHOLSALES INC | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| LA SANTICIMA TRINIDAD | 1 | December 27, 2024 |
| ATLANTIC WAREHOUSED | 1 | August 2, 2024 |
| ALANTIC WHOLESALES | 1 | March 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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