Freight Carrier · Buffalo Grove, IL

USA TRUCK LINES INC

401 WOODBURY RD · Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Authorized: Property
(872) 202-7800 Tap to call
  • MC #938091
  • USDOT #2813454 USDOT Active
  • 30
    Power Units
  • 30
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

USA TRUCK LINES INC is a Buffalo Grove, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 30 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-938091 and their USDOT number is 2813454.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/07/2025 · last updated May 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,040,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

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

Inspection activity   Inspected in 35 states over the past 24 months: CA (16), CO (8), MT (8), IL (7), NM (7), WA (6), MO (6), IA (5), UT (5), NE (5), TN (5), NC (4), +23 more. Home base: Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 16.9% 23.4% Driver 4.8% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.08 11 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.2 5 Vehicle Maintenance 3.08 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.21 3

Inspection Summary

  • 125
    Total
  • 78
    Clean
  • 47
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×3 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×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×2 SW 5
  • 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×3 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions 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 violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 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. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface 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
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
USA TRUCK LINES INC
401 WOODBURY RD
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map