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KAVA TRANSPORTATION LLC

3253 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608

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  • MC #1193065
  • USDOT #3556651 USDOT Active
  • 12
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KAVA TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1193065 and their USDOT number is 3556651.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated Sep 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,296,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: IL (13), WI (2), MI (2), IN (1). Home base: Chicago, Illinois.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.5 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.1 3 Vehicle Maintenance 7.13 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.75 1

Inspection Summary

  • 18
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KAVA TRANSPORTATION LLC
3253 S HALSTED ST
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Mailing Address
KAVA TRANSPORTATION LLC
3253 S HALSTED ST
CHICAGO, IL 60608-6605

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