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Freight Carrier · Elk Grove Vlg, IL

FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

Name: FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
Address: 1685 VERMONT DR, ELK GROVE VLG, IL, 60007, US
Telephone: (708) 907-0001

1685 VERMONT DR · Elk Grove Vlg, IL 60007

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1573535
USDOT #4116555 USDOT Active

9
Power Units
9
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is a Elk Grove Vlg, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1573535 and their USDOT number is 4116555.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/05/2025 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/05/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 216,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.63 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 6 Vehicle Maintenance 5.08 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.78 4

Inspection Summary

33
Total
12
Clean
21
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 6

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× SW 8
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Hours of Service 6

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× SW 4
391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
1685 VERMONT DR
ELK GROVE VLG, IL 60007

Mailing Address

FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
1685 VERMONT DR
ELK GROVE VLG, IL 60007-2710

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FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 6

Unsafe Driving 3

Hours of Service 6

Vehicle Maintenance 20

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Location on Map

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