Freight Carrier · Chicago, IL

ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC

4180 N MARINE DR APT 305 · Chicago, IL 60613

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(773) 675-7686 Tap to call
  • MC #6210
  • USDOT #2963659 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-6210 and their USDOT number is 2963659.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/30/2025 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 372,259 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: NC (2), PA (2), SC (1), OH (1), TN (1), MD (1), IN (1). Home base: Chicago, Illinois.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 62.5% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

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 0.21 2 Vehicle Maintenance 17 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 9
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 18 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 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
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2

Hours of Service 2

  • 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

Locations

Physical Address
ELEPHANT EXPRESS INC
4180 N MARINE DR APT 305
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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