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Freight Carrier · Chicago, IL

IMPERIAL M INC

Name: IMPERIAL M INC
Address: 555 W MADISON ST APT 3004, CHICAGO, IL, 60661, US
Telephone: (708) 738-8862

555 W MADISON ST APT 3004 · Chicago, IL 60661

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1513096
USDOT #4015402 USDOT Active

52
Power Units
52
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

IMPERIAL M INC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 52 truck(s) in their fleet and 52 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1513096 and their USDOT number is 4015402.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/24/2026 · last updated Aug 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/24/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 6,345,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

48 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
8
Tow
10
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 43.4 36 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 13 Vehicle Maintenance 6.96 43 Drugs / Alcohol 0.17 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 3

Inspection Summary

181
Total
98
Clean
83
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 84 unique codes

Critical 29

392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
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
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× 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/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 10

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other9× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 38

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× 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 Bolt4× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness4× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle3× 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 wear3× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× 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.3× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

IMPERIAL M INC
555 W MADISON ST APT 3004
CHICAGO, IL 60661

Mailing Address

IMPERIAL M INC
555 W MADISON ST APT 3004
CHICAGO, IL 60661-2660

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IMPERIAL M INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 84 unique codes

Critical 29

Unsafe Driving 10

Vehicle Maintenance 38

Hours of Service 6

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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