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Freight Carrier · Darien, IL

AMONGUS TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: AMONGUS TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 8438 CHICORY COURT, DARIEN, IL, 60561, US
Telephone: (843) 603-2020

8438 CHICORY COURT · Darien, IL 60561

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1541546
USDOT #4062135 USDOT Active

142
Power Units
149
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

AMONGUS TRANSPORTATION INC is a Darien, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 142 truck(s) in their fleet and 149 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1541546 and their USDOT number is 4062135.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/03/2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/03/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 9,282,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

124 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
10
Injury
16
Tow
27
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 16.03 106 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.34 53 Vehicle Maintenance 4.2 129 Drugs / Alcohol 0.08 7 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 7

Inspection Summary

693
Total
431
Clean
262
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 142 unique codes

Critical 52

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.5× OOS×5 SW 10
392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone5× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone4× SW 10
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving2× SW 10
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 ATIS28× OOS×28 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 ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.2× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:4× OOS×4 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension3× OOS×3 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain9× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STGBLSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed9× OOS×9 SW 5
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.7× OOS×7 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting2× 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/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 18

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit12× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× 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, other24× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane10× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device5× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely5× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation12× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers6× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV4× SW 1
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 56

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× 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 connection7× 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 wear4× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× 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
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× 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
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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, 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured6× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.7× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective5× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap2× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Hours of Service 16

395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner13× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.4× SW 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.3× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)3× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.3× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.24C1III-ELDDOFHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to provide output file comment, when directed by an authorized safety officer1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

AMONGUS TRANSPORTATION INC
8438 CHICORY COURT
DARIEN, IL 60561

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 142 unique codes

Critical 52

Unsafe Driving 18

Vehicle Maintenance 56

Hours of Service 16

Locations

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