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Freight Carrier · Buffalo Grove, IL

USA TRUCK LINES INC

Name: USA TRUCK LINES INC
Address: 401 WOODBURY RD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089, US
Telephone: (872) 202-7800

401 WOODBURY RD · Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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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: 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 Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
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

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated 3 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 3.25 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 5 Vehicle Maintenance 3.04 30 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.22 3

Inspection Summary

124
Total
80
Clean
44
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 15

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 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.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× 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 content1× 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)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 7

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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, other2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× 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.2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× 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
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× 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 1998.1× SW 4
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

USA TRUCK LINES INC
401 WOODBURY RD
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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USA TRUCK LINES INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 15

Unsafe Driving 7

Hours of Service 2

Vehicle Maintenance 18

Locations

Location on Map

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