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Freight Carrier · Harwood Heights, IL

4 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

Name: 4 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Address: 4254 N NEW ENGLAND AVE, HARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL, 60706, US
Telephone: (773) 663-1886

4254 N NEW ENGLAND AVE · Harwood Heights, IL 60706

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #556926
USDOT #1475314 USDOT Active

30
Power Units
30
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

4 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is a Harwood Heights, 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-556926 and their USDOT number is 1475314.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Jul 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 4,320,000 (2025)

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: WI (24), IN (17), MI (11), IL (5). Home base: Harwood Heights, Illinois.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.5 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 3 Vehicle Maintenance 7.62 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

57
Total
23
Clean
34
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 4

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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 30

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× 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 wear4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× 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
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× 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.1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× 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

Locations

Physical Address

4 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
4254 N NEW ENGLAND AVE
HARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL 60706

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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