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ACME AUTO PARTS INC
Kankakee, IL
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Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 651992 · MC 146038
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 45 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-146038 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC146038
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
651992
MC Number
MC-146038
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 25, 1996
Authority Granted
May 6, 1981
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2016 E 1000 N Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael A Baker
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
60.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th 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
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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL6
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 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dump
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X71N555502 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 45 ft | 5C2BR45B6LM011311 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X84D833592 | 2 | — |
| 1996 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDR9XXTN422494 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BB40B69M007473 | 1 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | 5005450730 | I-57, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XP5D49X84D833592 5C2BR45B6LM011311 |
IL 62023Z IL 1006198ST |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 5005380655 | I-80 W/B, IL | I | 6 | 1 | ACME AUTO PARTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XP5DU9X71N555502 5C2BB40B69M007473 |
IL 36646Z IL 601757ST |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 5004950562 | IL 17, IL | II | 2 | — | ACME AUTO PARTS | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DU9X71N555502 |
IL 36646Z |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | 5004980408 | 015 - PEOTONE - I-57 N/B, IL | II | 5 | 1 | PRIVATE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XP5DU9X71N555502 5C2BR45B6LM011311 |
IL 36646Z IL 1006198ST |
| 391.41A | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | 4036290375 | 17, IL | II | 5 | 2 | ACME AUTO PARTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENLEE |
1XPFDR9XXTN422494 2112 |
IL 34952Z IL 695791ST |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 7, 2024 | 4179600122 | 028 - FRANKFORT - I-80 E/B, IL | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XP5D49X84D833592 5C2BR45B6LM011311 |
IL 62023Z IL 701425ST |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1987 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 15, 1987 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 15, 1987 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 6, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 11, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 6, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 4, 2026.
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