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DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC

4304 CHESAPEAKE DR · Aurora, IL 60504-7122

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  • MC #1286521
  • USDOT #3689437 USDOT Active
  • 276
    Power Units
  • 294
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC is a Aurora, IL freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 276 truck(s) in their fleet and 294 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1286521 and their USDOT number is 3689437.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/31/2026 · last updated Aug 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/31/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 40,938,534 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 29 inspections (past 24 months) California — 16 inspections (past 24 months) California — 16 inspections (past 24 months) California — 16 inspections (past 24 months) California — 16 inspections (past 24 months) California — 16 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 41 states over the past 24 months: GA (29), CA (16), SC (12), OH (12), MT (11), FL (10), WA (10), NC (10), MD (8), PA (8), CO (8), MO (7), +29 more. Home base: Aurora, Illinois.

Safety Record

80 Severe Violations Updated Sep 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 13
    Tow
  • 20
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.55 70 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.25 24 Vehicle Maintenance 9.16 67 Drugs / Alcohol 0.04 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 4

Inspection Summary

  • 240
    Total
  • 109
    Clean
  • 131
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 124 unique codes

Critical 48

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone5× 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 zone2× SW 10
  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS18× OOS×18 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 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 ATIS2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.15A-SINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TFBBTires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth2× 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
  • 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
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on9× OOS×9 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured9× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TSVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDMFWCoupling - Movement of the fifth wheel mounting components1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 21

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× 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, other12× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation14× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 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.10× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 46

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× 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

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC
4304 CHESAPEAKE DR
AURORA, IL 60504-7122
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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