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Freight Carrier · Chicago, IL

METHODS & MATERIALS INC

Name: METHODS & MATERIALS INC
Address: 1749 N HARDING AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60647, US
Telephone: (773) 772-2100

1749 N HARDING AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Authorized: Property

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MC #598696
USDOT #1620856 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
4
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

METHODS & MATERIALS INC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-598696 and their USDOT number is 1620856.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/22/2025 · last updated Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 04/22/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 20,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

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

1 Severe Violations Updated Jun 9, 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 8 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 13 1

Inspection Summary

1
Total
0
Clean
1
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 6 unique codes

Critical 3

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 3

396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

METHODS & MATERIALS INC
1749 N HARDING AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60647

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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