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Freight Carrier · Des Plaines, IL

JT FREIGHT INC

Name: JT FREIGHT INC
Address: 1551 ASHLAND AVE APT 207, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016, US
Telephone: (312) 999-4040

1551 ASHLAND AVE APT 207 · Des Plaines, IL 60016

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #41295
USDOT #3034598 USDOT Active

33
Power Units
33
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JT FREIGHT INC is a Des Plaines, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 33 truck(s) in their fleet and 33 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-41295 and their USDOT number is 3034598.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/06/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/06/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,098,726 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 22.6% 23.4% Driver 3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
4
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.45 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.77 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0.27 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 1

Inspection Summary

65
Total
41
Clean
24
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 9

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 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 ATIS4× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 15

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
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.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

JT FREIGHT INC
1551 ASHLAND AVE APT 207
DES PLAINES, IL 60016

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 9

Unsafe Driving 9

Vehicle Maintenance 15

Hours of Service 3

Locations

Location on Map

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