Freight Carrier/broker · Des Plaines, IL
DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
1350 E TOUHY AVE SUITE 110W · Des Plaines, IL 60018
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(847) 378-8912
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- MC #491945
- USDOT #1257876 USDOT Active
- 148Power Units
- 135Drivers
- Carrier/brokerEntity Type
About this carrier
DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC is a Des Plaines, IL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 148 truck(s) in their fleet and 135 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-491945 and their USDOT number is 1257876.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/30/2025 · last updated Jul 6, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 10/30/2025
- MCS-150 Mileage 9,029,720 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 32 states over the past 24 months: IL (30), TN (20), IN (19), MN (16), WI (13), OH (11), GA (10), MO (10), KY (9), NM (7), MI (6), IA (5), +20 more. Home base: Des Plaines, Illinois.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 4Injury
- 9Tow
- 13Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.89
33
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.35
17
Vehicle Maintenance
5.99
53
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.08
1
Inspection Summary
- 200Total
- 110Clean
- 90With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 92 unique codes
Critical 28
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing
- 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 9
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
Hours of Service 10
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
Vehicle Maintenance 45
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 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.
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 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.
- 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
Locations
Physical Address
DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC1350 E TOUHY AVE SUITE 110W
DES PLAINES, IL 60018
Mailing Address
Same as physical.