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Freight Carrier · Chicago, IL

D & J COACH TOURS

Name: D & J COACH TOURS
Address: 1111 W 48TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60609, US
Telephone: (312) 326-1888

1111 W 48TH STREET · Chicago, IL 60609

Authorized: Passenger

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MC #678921
USDOT #1883025 USDOT Active

5
Power Units
6
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

D & J COACH TOURS is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for passenger in the state of Illinois. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-678921 and their USDOT number is 1883025.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/28/2024 · last updated Jun 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name SOUTH OCEAN INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
MCS-150 Filed 04/28/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 231,485 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private Passenger (Business)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Chicago, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

Updated Jun 10, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 7 1 Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 Drugs / Alcohol 13 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

4
Total
3
Clean
1
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 4 unique codes

Critical 4

395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
392.5(a)Driver consuming an intoxicating beverage within 4 hours before operating a motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
392.5A2-UIOperating a CMV while under the influence of an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 5
392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

D & J COACH TOURS
1111 W 48TH STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60609

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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