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Freight Carrier · Downers Grove, IL

NEC CARGO LLC

Name: NEC CARGO LLC
Address: 940 MAPLE AVE APT 205, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515, US
Telephone: (312) 887-1774

940 MAPLE AVE APT 205 · Downers Grove, IL 60515

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1533831
USDOT #4048931 USDOT Active

80
Power Units
79
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NEC CARGO LLC is a Downers Grove, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 80 truck(s) in their fleet and 79 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1533831 and their USDOT number is 4048931.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/09/2025 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/09/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 9,000,900 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

58 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
5
Injury
5
Tow
10
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.41 52 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.33 24 Vehicle Maintenance 3.14 50 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 7

Inspection Summary

324
Total
211
Clean
113
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 89 unique codes

Critical 29

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× 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 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 exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× 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
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× 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 depth3× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status4× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 15

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× 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, other7× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation10× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers4× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× 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 Time2× 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
395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log1× SW 5
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.7× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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.1× SW 1
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 32

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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 wear2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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 1998.1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× 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
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NEC CARGO LLC
940 MAPLE AVE APT 205
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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NEC CARGO LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 89 unique codes

Critical 29

Unsafe Driving 15

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 32

Locations

Location on Map

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