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Freight Carrier · Arlington Heights, IL

48 STATES EXPRESS

Name: 48 STATES EXPRESS
Address: 1117 S OLD WILKE RD UNIT 210, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60005, US
Telephone: (630) 297-6227

1117 S OLD WILKE RD UNIT 210 · Arlington Heights, IL 60005

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #44744
USDOT #3040284 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

48 STATES EXPRESS is a Arlington Heights, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-44744 and their USDOT number is 3040284.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/26/2025 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name 48 STATES EXPRESS INCORPORATED
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 11/26/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 342,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: IA (2), ND (1), WA (1), AR (1), OH (1), UT (1), MN (1), MI (1), SC (1), IL (1), NE (1). Home base: Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 50% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.98 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 14.6 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

12
Total
8
Clean
4
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 9 unique codes

Critical 4

393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 2

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 3

393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

48 STATES EXPRESS
1117 S OLD WILKE RD UNIT 210
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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