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Freight Carrier · Hawthorn Woods, IL

KV EXPRESS INC

Name: KV EXPRESS INC
Address: 8 CHARLESTON CT, HAWTHORN WOODS, IL, 60047, US
Telephone: (224) 707-0333

8 CHARLESTON CT · Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #750989
USDOT #2160937 USDOT Active

22
Power Units
22
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KV EXPRESS INC is a Hawthorn Woods, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 22 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-750989 and their USDOT number is 2160937.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/28/2026 · last updated Jul 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/28/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,748,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.02 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.7 7 Vehicle Maintenance 8.31 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.25 2

Inspection Summary

59
Total
31
Clean
28
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 12

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11B3-QQualifications - Operating a CMV without proper training/experience1× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 21

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
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 wear3× 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.3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

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
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24C1II-ELDDLDHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input location description, when prompted by the ELD1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KV EXPRESS INC
8 CHARLESTON CT
HAWTHORN WOODS, IL 60047

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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KV EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 12

Vehicle Maintenance 21

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 8

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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