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FAS TRANSPORTATION INC
Chicago, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4127716 · MC 1579966
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1579966 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1579966
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA993492533
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4127716
MC Number
MC-1579966
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 6, 2023
Authority Reinstated
March 11, 2025
Annual Mileage
54,576 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Chicago, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBeveragesPaper Products
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X2EJ391982 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| August 28, 2025 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9X2EJ391982 | 1 | Passed |
| July 30, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X2EJ391982 | 2 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Out of service |
| March 6, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 7 | Out of service |
| July 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| March 6, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 7 | Cited |
| July 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| March 6, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| March 6, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
| March 6, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · EOBR Related | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | Cited |
| August 28, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN1
KS1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2EJ391982 | 3 | 2 |
| Tran | — | 2MN01JAH881001628 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325TT608412 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 25, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 23, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 7, 2026.
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