Freight Carrier · Grand Tower, IL

GEORGE HUFFMAN & SONS TRUCKING

855 GRAND TOWER RD · Grand Tower, IL 62942

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(618) 684-6075 Tap to call
  • MC #298736
  • USDOT #626020 USDOT Active
  • 53
    Power Units
  • 55
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GEORGE HUFFMAN & SONS TRUCKING is a Grand Tower, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 53 truck(s) in their fleet and 55 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-298736 and their USDOT number is 626020.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated Aug 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name GEORGE HUFFMAN
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,357,452 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Coal/Coke
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: IL (34), MO (14). Home base: Grand Tower, Illinois.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Sep 6, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.98 13 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 10.82 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 48
    Total
  • 23
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 56 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TRPETTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.120C-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 39

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 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. SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 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. SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.104F1-CCargo - Knotted tiedown SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11NNo retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
GEORGE HUFFMAN & SONS TRUCKING
855 GRAND TOWER RD
GRAND TOWER, IL 62942
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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