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Freight Carrier · Elk Grove Village, IL

CONTINENTAL FREIGHT INC

Name: CONTINENTAL FREIGHT INC
Address: 2301 BRICKVALE DR, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007, US
Telephone: (773) 309-0518

2301 BRICKVALE DR · Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #917648
USDOT #2635313 USDOT Active

30
Power Units
30
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

CONTINENTAL FREIGHT INC is a Elk Grove Village, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 30 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-917648 and their USDOT number is 2635313.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 3,974,840 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

31 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 30.9% 23.4% Driver 0.9% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.24 22 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.79 15 Vehicle Maintenance 6.64 38 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

109
Total
53
Clean
56
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 73 unique codes

Critical 19

392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× 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 ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 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
393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 14

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying 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, other4× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 1
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× 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
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× 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 carrier2× SW 3
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× 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 Manner2× 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
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.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

Vehicle Maintenance 27

396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× 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
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19974× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured4× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

CONTINENTAL FREIGHT INC
2301 BRICKVALE DR
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

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 73 unique codes

Critical 19

Unsafe Driving 14

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 27

Locations

Location on Map

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