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Freight Carrier · Elk Grove Village, IL

GIANT ELEPHANT TRANSPORT INC

Name: GIANT ELEPHANT TRANSPORT INC
Address: 1515 LOUIS AVE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007, US
Telephone: (347) 923-0976

1515 LOUIS AVE · Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1812391
USDOT #4560183 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

GIANT ELEPHANT TRANSPORT INC is a Elk Grove Village, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1812391 and their USDOT number is 4560183.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/02/2026 · last updated Aug 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/02/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 0 (0 )

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: IL (6), IN (2), MI (1), IA (1). Home base: Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Aug 26, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 45 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3 4 Vehicle Maintenance 0 0 Drugs / Alcohol 1 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.3 2

Inspection Summary

10
Total
1
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 7

392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)2× OOS×2 SW 5
391.15A-NSINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× 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 3

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 4

395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

GIANT ELEPHANT TRANSPORT INC
1515 LOUIS AVE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

Mailing Address

GIANT ELEPHANT TRANSPORT INC
1515 LOUIS AVE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007-2313

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GIANT ELEPHANT TRANSPORT INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 7

Unsafe Driving 3

Hours of Service 4

Locations

Location on Map

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