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STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS LLC
DBA: Strategic Trucking
Champaign, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4152429 · MC 1594307
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1594307 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1594307
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
GEiCO Marine Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300078943
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4152429
MC Number
MC-1594307
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 2, 2023
Authority Granted
December 4, 2023
Annual Mileage
150,217 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
301 N. Neil St Suite 400, Champaign, IL 61820
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Redmon
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/Feed
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN3
IL1
MI1
OH1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FP294210 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57ESFP1627 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3FT239038 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6KDJW1725 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8JSHP1056 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | 389D000456 | IA, IA | II | 4 | — | RSS AG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6KDJW1725 1UYVS2539FP294210 |
IL P1285992 IL 1039156ST |
| 393.86A4-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 improper location | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| October 29, 2026 | 2078001330 | HEFLIN AL | I | 10 | 2 | ACME HARDESTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6KDJW1725 1UYVS2539FP294210 |
IL P1285992 IL 1039156ST |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 3270002252 | CINCINNATI OH | II | 6 | 2 | HASTINGS MN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6KDJW1725 1UYVS2539FP294210 |
IL P1285992 IL 1039156ST |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 383.51A-SOUT | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Medium | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | HP16900117 | MOUNT VERNON SD | III | — | — | STRATAS FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR8JSHP1056 3H3V532C3FT239038 |
IL P1223407 IL 979602ST |
| April 15, 2026 | 6050001400 | WARSAW IN | III | 5 | — | WHSEAAROME PARK AGRELIANT GENETICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD57ESFP1627 3H3V532C3FT239038 |
IL P1223407 IL 979602ST |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 7, 2025 | SAMOK01240 | NB, MI | III | 1 | — | AGRIGOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD57ESFP1627 1UYVS2539FP294210 |
IL P1223407 IL 911852ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 29, 2025 | 7582003369 | ATTICA IN | III | 4 | 1 | AG RELIANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR6KDJW1725 3H3V532C3FT239038 |
IL P1285992 IL 979602ST |
| 392.5A3-IDUI | OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol con | Alcohol Possession | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIP | State/Local Laws - Improper passing | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | 7809004481 | POSEYVILLE IN | III | 3 | — | AGRIGOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD57ESFP1627 1UYVS2539FP294210 |
IL P1223407 IL 911852ST |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 1, 2025 | 3245000363 | VAN WERT OH | I | 11 | 3 | AG GENETICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR8JSHP1056 1UYVS2539FP294210 |
IL P1282915 IL 911852ST |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 17, 2024 | 0824520227 | I-355, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD57ESFP1627 1UYVS2539FP294210 |
IL P1223407 IL 911852ST |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AGRIGOLD | 2 | May 7, 2025 |
| AG RELIANT | 2 | April 29, 2025 |
| RSS AG | 1 | November 1, 2026 |
| ACME HARDESTY | 1 | October 29, 2026 |
| HASTINGS MN | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| STRATAS FOODS | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| WHSEAAROME PARK AGRELIANT GENETICS | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| AG GENETICS | 1 | April 1, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 4, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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