Freight Carrier · Des Plaines, IL

JT FREIGHT INC

1551 ASHLAND AVE APT 207 · Des Plaines, IL 60016

Authorized: Property
(312) 999-4040 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 25 states over the past 24 months: TN (8), MO (6), GA (6), OH (5), MS (5), KY (4), IL (4), IA (4), NC (4), LA (2), IN (2), AR (2), +13 more. Home base: Des Plaines, Illinois.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated 4 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 0.26 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.3 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0.26 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.13 1

Inspection Summary

  • 66
    Total
  • 41
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on 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/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

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

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s) 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 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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