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Freight Carrier/broker · Chicago, IL

TIERRA CALIENTE EXPRESS

Name: TIERRA CALIENTE EXPRESS
Address: 4712 W 51ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60632, US
Telephone: (773) 299-2469

4712 W 51ST · Chicago, IL 60632

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1580417
USDOT #4128496 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
4
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

TIERRA CALIENTE EXPRESS is a Chicago, IL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1580417 and their USDOT number is 4128496.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/23/2026 · last updated Oct 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name TIERRA C TRANSPORTATION INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 100,977 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

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

Safety Record

Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.6 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.64 2 Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

8
Total
5
Clean
3
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 4 unique codes

Critical 1

395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5

Unsafe Driving 1

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

Hours of Service 2

395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TIERRA CALIENTE EXPRESS
4712 W 51ST
CHICAGO, IL 60632

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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