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SAFETY WAY INC

942 STONEHAVEN CT · Elgin, IL 60124

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  • MC #75626
  • USDOT #3097592 USDOT Active
  • 52
    Power Units
  • 52
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SAFETY WAY INC is a Elgin, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 52 truck(s) in their fleet and 52 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-75626 and their USDOT number is 3097592.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/27/2026 · last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/27/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,782,342 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 26 states over the past 24 months: CA (9), IN (4), OR (4), CO (3), MO (3), WA (3), IL (2), MI (2), MT (2), MS (2), OH (2), TX (1), +14 more. Home base: Elgin, Illinois.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Aug 29, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 46.7% 23.4% Driver 5.6% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.9 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.54 6 Vehicle Maintenance 6.98 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0.08 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 51
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 33
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 18

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A2-UIOperating a CMV while under the influence of an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 397.13A-HMDPHM (Driving & Parking) - No person may smoke/light/carry a lighted cigarette/cigar/pipe within 25 feet of a motor vehicle containing Class 1, 5, or flammable materials Class 3, Division 2.1, 4.1, or 4.2.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× 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
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× 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.1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
SAFETY WAY INC
942 STONEHAVEN CT
ELGIN, IL 60124
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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