Freight Carrier/shipper · Aurora, IL

DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC

4304 CHESAPEAKE DR APT 3B · Aurora, IL 60504

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1286521
  • USDOT #3689437 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 20
    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 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1286521 and their USDOT number is 3689437.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/06/2026 · last updated Jun 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,560,316 (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 — 27 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) Montana — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 8 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 40 states over the past 24 months: GA (27), CA (16), SC (12), MT (11), MD (10), NC (10), FL (9), WA (9), OH (9), PA (8), CO (8), MO (8), +28 more. Home base: Aurora, Illinois.

Safety Record

81 Severe Violations Updated Jul 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 14
    Tow
  • 21
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.12 67 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.26 25 Vehicle Maintenance 9.56 65 Drugs / Alcohol 0.04 2 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.14 4

Inspection Summary

  • 226
    Total
  • 100
    Clean
  • 126
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 120 unique codes

Critical 46

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs 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 ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 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 ATIS 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 issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class 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 issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TFBBTires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves 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: 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 component OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×8 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×5 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 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. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TSVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDMFWCoupling - Movement of the fifth wheel mounting components OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured 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/combination OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 20

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 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, other11× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation14× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway SW 1
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV 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. Explain 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 carrier 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 Manner 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. 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) SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 45

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 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 wear 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. SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface 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. SW 4
  • 396.3A1BABolt-type or DD-3 -type Brake Out of Adjustment SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC
4304 CHESAPEAKE DR APT 3B
AURORA, IL 60504
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map