Freight Carrier · Chicago, IL

SMOKING WHEELS INC

21 W CHESTNUT ST APT 807 · Chicago, IL 60610

Authorized: Property
(630) 343-5252 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • U.S. Mail
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Chicago, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 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 5.98 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.6 2 Vehicle Maintenance 8.62 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 29
    Total
  • 17
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSEFDriveline/Driveshaft - Any loose, broken or missing end fitting fastener 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/combination OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Locations

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

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