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Freight Carrier · Arlington Heights, IL

U S FREIGHT LINES INC

Name: U S FREIGHT LINES INC
Address: 3419 N KENNICOTT AVE SUITE B, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60004-7827, US
Telephone: (224) 857-8160

3419 N KENNICOTT AVE SUITE B · Arlington Heights, IL 60004-7827

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #633468
USDOT #1728812 USDOT Active

150
Power Units
158
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

U S FREIGHT LINES INC is a Arlington Heights, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 150 truck(s) in their fleet and 158 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-633468 and their USDOT number is 1728812.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/11/2026 · last updated Jul 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/11/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 17,128,900 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Driveaway/Towaway
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Paper Products

Safety Record

80 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
5
Injury
10
Tow
15
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.05 59 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 40 Vehicle Maintenance 3.37 110 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 3

Inspection Summary

671
Total
481
Clean
190
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 129 unique codes

Critical 38

392.3-FPROPFatigue - Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS27× OOS×27 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
392.2-NCDLRLicense - Restriction (non-CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.3A1-TARPSWDTires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires.1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPVELDTHOS (Passenger) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed4× OOS×3 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Hours of Service 15

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain7× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× SW 1
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.3× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.3× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 18

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other7× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving6× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane5× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway6× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers2× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 58

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection8× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection8× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
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.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - 25% or less ineffective on either side.1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured6× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.86A2-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate width.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.5× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

U S FREIGHT LINES INC
3419 N KENNICOTT AVE SUITE B
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004-7827

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 129 unique codes

Critical 38

Hours of Service 15

Unsafe Driving 18

Vehicle Maintenance 58

Locations

Location on Map

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