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ZERPA TRANSPORTATION LLC
Carpentersville, IL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 22.2% of 18 driver inspections — higher than 92% 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 4239749 · MC 1649024
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1649024 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 22.2% of 18 driver inspections — higher than 92% 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, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1649024
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9300157192
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4239749
MC Number
MC-1649024
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 13, 2024
Authority Granted
July 3, 2024
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Carpentersville, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate23.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
40.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
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
11 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN5
IL2
KY2
FL1
GA1
IN1
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
5
Flatbed
4
Semi-trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCLXJG312656 | 7 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 5RVGB4022SP140858 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL9RG289791 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 Dodge Ram | Pickup · Class 2 | 3D7UT2CL9BG556791 | 4 | 2 |
| 2026 Var Trailers, Llc | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7PMGF4027TC006489 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F482XM6073327 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT5NED26183 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Ai Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 3F7CGP409PA000563 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT2NEC32326 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL3TG152532 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mp Gooseneck | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 4M9BG4038R1144971 | 1 | — |
| 2025 East Texas Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 58SGF4022SE045534 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 5RVCB4022SP140858 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | 7I0H9DHQLR | TX, TX | III | 6 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD AI TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT5NED26183 3F7CGP409PA000563 |
FL 19FBBZ TN 615423T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required. | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | I031J60625 | LOUDON TN | I | 3 | 1 | CH ROBINSON | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE VAR TRAILERS, LLC |
3D7UT2CL9BG556791 7PMGF4027TC006489 |
FL KJ481X FL 76FQQM |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 25, 2026 | I033AI0112 | RICKMAN TN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE VAR TRAILERS, LLC |
3D7UT2CL9BG556791 7PMGF4027TC006489 |
FL KJ481X FL 76FQQM |
| March 19, 2026 | W126001083 | CALLAO MO | I | 5 | 1 | ADS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE VAR TRAILERS, LLC |
3D7UT2CL9BG556791 7PMGF4027TC006489 |
FL KJ481X FL DZP2445 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 4037650435 | IL-336, IL | III | 3 | — | EQUIPMENT SHARE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE VAR TRAILERS, LLC |
3D7UT2CL9BG556791 7PMGF4027TC006489 |
FL DZP2445 FL DZP2445 |
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | CV43854531 | BEREA, KY | I | 2 | 1 | BAREFOOD LANDING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD AI TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT5NED26183 3F7CGP409PA000563 |
FL 19FBBZ TN 615423T |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | F010000193 | BLAND VA | III | 5 | 1 | INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL3TG152532 16V3F482XM6073327 |
FL 40TGJF IL 143864TE |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| December 6, 2025 | SPPJI03619 | GREENWICH SCALE, NJ | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM OTHR |
3C7WRTCLXJG312656 5RVGB4022SP140858 |
FL QGKQ09 FL DQ09MP |
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| October 22, 2025 | 3240000793 | WEST UNITY OH | II | 7 | 4 | CHPE FORT ANN SHOP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD EAST TEXAS TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT2NEC32326 58SGF4022SE045534 |
TX TSH5449 TN 664746T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| October 17, 2025 | 1465000312 | FORSYTH GA | I | — | — | ARMSTRONG TRANS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM LAMAR |
3C7WRTCLXJG312656 5RVGB4022SP140858 |
FL QGKQ09 FL DQ09MP |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CH ROBINSON | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| ADS | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| EQUIPMENT SHARE | 1 | March 10, 2026 |
| BAREFOOD LANDING | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT INC | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| CHPE FORT ANN SHOP | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
| ARMSTRONG TRANS | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
| FREIGHTCAR AMERICA | 1 | August 26, 2025 |
| INSTEEL WIRE PRODUCTS | 1 | August 19, 2025 |
| FLORENCE COPPER | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| TRINER SCALE &MFG CO | 1 | July 23, 2025 |
| TL IRRIGATION COMPANY | 1 | June 19, 2025 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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