Freight Carrier · Alsip, IL
ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC
12161 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE ST 209 · Alsip, IL 60803
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(773) 598-7171
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- MC #114470
- USDOT #3165870 USDOT Active
- 39Power Units
- 39Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC is a Alsip, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 39 truck(s) in their fleet and 39 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-114470 and their USDOT number is 3165870.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/15/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 10/15/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 3,612,145 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 30 states over the past 24 months: IL (9), MS (9), TN (9), KY (8), PA (7), NJ (6), NC (6), GA (5), AR (5), NY (5), TX (5), IN (5), +18 more. Home base: Alsip, Illinois.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 1Injury
- 2Tow
- 3Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.53
20
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.25
6
Vehicle Maintenance
2.71
18
Drugs / Alcohol
0.3
2
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.12
3
Inspection Summary
- 116Total
- 75Clean
- 41With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 50 unique codes
Critical 15
- 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.
- 392.4(a)Driver uses or is in possession of drugs
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:
- 392.5(a)Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber
- 392.5A2-POSDriver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Hours of Service 3
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
Unsafe Driving 12
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
Vehicle Maintenance 19
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
Driver Fitness 1
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.
Locations
Physical Address
ARGO TRANSPORTATION INC12161 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE ST 209
ALSIP, IL 60803
Mailing Address
Same as physical.