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JFT TRANSPORTATION INC

4948 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

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  • MC #300872
  • USDOT #646723 USDOT Active
  • 24
    Power Units
  • 24
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JFT TRANSPORTATION INC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 24 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-300872 and their USDOT number is 646723.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/27/2026 · last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/27/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,037,058 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: IL (7), IN (5), WI (4), MI (3). Home base: Chicago, Illinois.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.45 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.33 3 Vehicle Maintenance 15 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× 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 violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
JFT TRANSPORTATION INC
4948 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
JACK FREEMAN TRUCKING COMPANY INC
Chicago, IL
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:3030121493141717

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