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UNION FREIGHTWAYS CARRIERS, LLC
Bensenville, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 915972 · MC 243057
Satisfactory
Active 30 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-243057 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
14.8% OOS · 92 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 92 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC243057
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT49416A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
915972
MC Number
MC-243057
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 2000
Authority Granted
January 19, 1996
Annual Mileage
2,557,346 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
703 Foster Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Paul Grane
Officer 2
Allan Grane
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodalBeveragesPaper ProductsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
92
Driver Inspections
73
Vehicle Inspections
39
Out-of-Service Violations
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance81
Unsafe Driving19
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
14.8% of 54 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
45th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
13 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 59 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 59 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 59 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 59 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting · Ice |
| August 28, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| May 16, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 26, 2024 | IL | — | — | Yes | Fog · Daylight · Wet |
| November 21, 2024 | IL | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL36
IN26
WI10
MI4
US1
Fleet & Equipment (107)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~50
of 69 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~57
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
50
Dry Van
33
Semi-trailer
9
Container Chassis
7
Intermodal Chassis
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXEN158038 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4FN920505 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV8ESFW1098 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG57N458368 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK45PN31680 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG3HLHT8050 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR4JLJK3898 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTDV7KLKG7632 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9GL876624 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDVXFSGJ3431 | 2 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV9FSFS6963 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLK2649 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1FN149136 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG2GN942690 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7FN149139 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2EN161755 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ5DN139480 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG8LN239240 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328NM202265 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XHM702447 | 2 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | — | LJRC41370LT006828 | 2 | — |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | 13JV532DXCL725317 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | 1AJCG4021XH001601 | 1 | — |
| Trdd | Semi-trailer | 1BZ2C4121BW003679 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | Intermodal Chassis | 1DW4C4026RPB47507 | 1 | 1 |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW4C4027RPB47533 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK57LZ36800 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV26PW41994 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV2HLHL2169 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5CSBH2454 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTDV4KLKH6370 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTDV8KLKG7638 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTDV9KLKG7647 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTDVXKLKH5790 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0FL833420 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2CL725232 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2FL838716 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5CL725290 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6EL820511 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6FL838721 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6GL876628 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7FL838727 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9CL725292 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXCL725320 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXNL347938 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W07L990383 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W35L922799 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W46L989509 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W56L989888 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W85L922815 | 1 | — |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532Y9TL26910 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Monon | Container Chassis · 23 ft | 1NNC02325XM319694 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Monon | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1NNC04027TM281301 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25305G618109 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25355P683022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth T2000 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTDV9X45J126043 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDU9X24D817473 | 1 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | Intermodal Chassis | 2V9CS4340LS029305 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4KSKE8878 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV5KSKF0784 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S4XT046971 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S8YT082700 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412SXVT011199 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSHXSNR8GN003920 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Volvo Truck WG | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4JDBJF1TR844592 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9EG5EN165169 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3FN149140 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG4FN149132 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG5BN532880 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG6FN149133 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG8FN149134 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1DN143844 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1FN912331 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8EN167253 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9DN143851 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH11N253818 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG37N429256 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH3FN917016 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH3JN894409 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH6DN145656 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG0LN239622 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG4LN225593 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG8LN225595 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG8LN239562 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321BM101487 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53237M705159 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53296M605159 | 1 | — |
| Van Guard | — | 5V8VA532X61894960 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320PM308227 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322GM607962 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322HM708419 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322MM106081 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322PM308214 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324MM106079 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326HM708438 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326LM002806 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328KM906235 | 1 | — |
| Monon Trai | Intermodal Chassis | 717847235 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2826361009231 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | — | LJRC41263JT026173 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126551008145 | 1 | 1 |
| Cimc Vehic | Semi-trailer | LJRC41371LT007874 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Semi-trailer | LJRC41372LT007866 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | LJRC41374LT007867 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41379LT007864 | 1 | 1 |
| Cvgc | Semi-trailer | LT1CC41225C008362 | 1 | — |
| Theu | Semi-trailer | N25578 | 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 (92)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | 5016720020 | IL-83 NORTHBOUND, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC |
4V4NC9EG6FN149133 LJRC41376LT002525 |
IL P1269763 IL 715245ST |
| September 25, 2026 | 1028901081 | CHESTERTON IN | II | — | — | GIX | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON |
1FUJGLD57GLGM3571 1DW4C4021RPB47494 |
IL P1344575 IL 721870ST |
| September 17, 2026 | 2385000478 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | II | 3 | 1 | CREATIVE WERKS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO WABASH NAT |
4V4WC9EG4LN225450 1JJV532D4FL838734 |
IL P964223 IL 497081ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | 2746004042 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VAN GUARD |
4V4WC9EG4LN225593 5V8VA532X6M604960 |
IL P1329437 IL 322026ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 4289820106 | 294, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4WC9EG8LN239240 5V8VA53296M605159 |
IL P1311157 IL 322016ST |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 5004990510 | 018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B, IL | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
4V4NC9TH6DN145656 LJRC4126551008145 |
IL P1345779 ME 2521221 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | 5001540097 | I-294 NB, IL | III | — | — | L & G LOGISTICS GROUP INC | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJHTDV7KLKG7632 |
IL P1229039 |
| June 4, 2026 | 2711003723 | STOUGHTON WI | III | — | — | REEDSBURG HARDWOODS | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TR |
1FUJA6CV26PW41994 2V9CS4340LS029305 |
IL P1301086 IL 886472ST |
| May 25, 2026 | 5008750044 | I-55 N/B, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJHTDV9KLKG7647 |
IL P1207126 |
| May 12, 2026 | 9955000716 | CHESTERTON IN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9EG5BN532880 1JJV532W35L922799 |
IL P1196280 IN SP947BBB |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CROWN IMPORTS | 10 | March 9, 2026 |
| FIVE STAR SHEETS | 4 | October 15, 2025 |
| GIX | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| LP PADNOS | 2 | November 24, 2025 |
| CDW LOGISTICS | 2 | April 17, 2025 |
| CREATIVE WERKS LLC | 1 | September 17, 2026 |
| L & G LOGISTICS GROUP INC | 1 | July 3, 2026 |
| REEDSBURG HARDWOODS | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| L & G LOGISTICS | 1 | April 9, 2026 |
| GRANE | 1 | March 27, 2026 |
| HAPAG LOYD AMERICA | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| SOULBRAIN MI | 1 | December 4, 2025 |
16 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 19, 1996 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 9, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 9, 1995 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 6, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Great West Casualty Co |
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