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HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC

580 S WOLF RD · Des Plaines, IL 60016

Authorized: Property
(847) 258-5105 Tap to call
  • MC #880891
  • USDOT #2533966 USDOT Active
  • 115
    Power Units
  • 115
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC is a Des Plaines, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 115 truck(s) in their fleet and 115 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-880891 and their USDOT number is 2533966.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/30/2025 · last updated May 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,500,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — home base

Home base   Based in Des Plaines, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

40 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 13
    Tow
  • 16
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.46 38 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.39 24 Vehicle Maintenance 2.83 59 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 5

Inspection Summary

  • 314
    Total
  • 204
    Clean
  • 110
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 28

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.2× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× 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, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× 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 violation7× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 15

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
  • 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD3× SW 5
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
  • 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 carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× 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.2× 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 37

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC
580 S WOLF RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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