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Freight Carrier · Chicago, IL

SMOKING WHEELS INC

Name: SMOKING WHEELS INC
Address: 21 W CHESTNUT ST APT 807, CHICAGO, IL, 60610, US
Telephone: (630) 343-5252

21 W CHESTNUT ST APT 807 · Chicago, IL 60610

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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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 Aug 19, 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

Inspection activity Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: CA (9), CO (5), 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 Sep 6, 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 4.55 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.65 2 Vehicle Maintenance 9.41 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

30
Total
18
Clean
12
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 9

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
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
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
396.3A1-DLDSEFDriveline/Driveshaft - Any loose, broken or missing end fitting fastener1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
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
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× 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
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2

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

Locations

Physical Address

SMOKING WHEELS INC
21 W CHESTNUT ST APT 807
CHICAGO, IL 60610

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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