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JONATHAN SWIFT EXPRESS INC

6600 S MELVINA AVE · Bedford Park, IL 60638

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  • MC #754895
  • USDOT #2173520 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 14
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JONATHAN SWIFT EXPRESS INC is a Bedford Park, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 14 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-754895 and their USDOT number is 2173520.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/19/2026 · last updated Jul 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/19/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,600,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Mexico — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) California — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: NM (6), CA (5), AZ (4), IL (3), UT (2), MO (1), WY (1), NV (1), NE (1). Home base: Bedford Park, Illinois.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.98 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.6 4 Vehicle Maintenance 4.6 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 24
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 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
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× 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)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× 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
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JONATHAN SWIFT EXPRESS INC
6600 S MELVINA AVE
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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