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SMOKING WHEELS INC

21 W CHESTNUT ST APT 807 · Chicago, IL 60610

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  • MC #17556
  • USDOT #2987946 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMOKING WHEELS INC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-17556 and their USDOT number is 2987946.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/11/2025 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/11/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 960,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • U.S. Mail
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: CA (9), CO (6), NM (4), IN (2), UT (2), IL (2), AZ (1), KY (1), IA (1), AR (1), MO (1), GA (1). Home base: Chicago, Illinois.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 23.1% 23.4% Driver 7.7% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.6 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.57 3 Vehicle Maintenance 11.3 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 31
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 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
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSEFDriveline/Driveshaft - Any loose, broken or missing end fitting fastener1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

  • 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.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SMOKING WHEELS INC
21 W CHESTNUT ST APT 807
CHICAGO, IL 60610
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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