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Freight Carrier · Barrington, IL

M5 EXPRESS INC

523 W OLD NORTHWEST HWY STE 102A · Barrington, IL 60010

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(872) 361-2481 Tap to call

MC #1113204
USDOT #3433620 USDOT Active

45
Power Units
45
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

M5 EXPRESS INC is a Barrington, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 45 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1113204 and their USDOT number is 3433620.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/25/2026 · last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/25/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,735,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Aug 28, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.57 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.29 6 Vehicle Maintenance 4.48 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.22 2

Inspection Summary

56
Total
37
Clean
19
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 9

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× 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
391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 12

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3

Hours of Service 3

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
395.22H4-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.3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

M5 EXPRESS INC
523 W OLD NORTHWEST HWY STE 102A
BARRINGTON, IL 60010

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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