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Z FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC

3245 E 103 STREET · Chicago, IL 60617

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #441037
  • USDOT #1053301 USDOT Active
  • 165
    Power Units
  • 152
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

Z FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 165 truck(s) in their fleet and 152 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-441037 and their USDOT number is 1053301.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/29/2026 · last updated Jul 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/29/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,691,238 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Coal/Coke
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Pennsylvania — 46 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 19 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: PA (46), IN (33), IL (27), MO (19), WV (14), MI (7), KS (4), TX (2), CO (2), OH (1), US (1). Home base: Chicago, Illinois.

Safety Record

46 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 8
    Injury
  • 12
    Tow
  • 20
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.53 36 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 2 Vehicle Maintenance 9.18 77 Drugs / Alcohol 0.07 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.23 5

Inspection Summary

  • 156
    Total
  • 56
    Clean
  • 100
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 114 unique codes

Critical 38

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS20× OOS×19 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TFBBTires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.40F-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit14× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 61

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 392.33A-DDriver - Operating CMV while lamps/reflectors are obscured1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199813× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× 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
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.3× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19974× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

Locations

Physical Address
Z FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC
3245 E 103 STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60617
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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