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Freight Carrier · Hickory Hills, IL

FIRST FREIGHT LLC

Name: FIRST FREIGHT LLC
Address: 7843 W 98TH ST, HICKORY HILLS, IL, 60457, US
Telephone: (224) 935-7519

7843 W 98TH ST · Hickory Hills, IL 60457

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1578887
USDOT #4125872 USDOT Active

40
Power Units
40
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

FIRST FREIGHT LLC is a Hickory Hills, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 40 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1578887 and their USDOT number is 4125872.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/03/2026 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/03/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 3,000,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
4
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.32 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.03 1 Vehicle Maintenance 2.79 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0.4 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 1

Inspection Summary

103
Total
67
Clean
36
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 13

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
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
392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× 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
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× 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× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 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

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× 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, other5× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 26

393.207C-SLSBSuspension - Leaf spring broken.1× SW 7
393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× SW 7
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
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
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing4× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.86B2-RIGRear Impact Guards - All other CMV's, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate construction/attachment1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

FIRST FREIGHT LLC
7843 W 98TH ST
HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457

Mailing Address

FIRST FREIGHT LLC
7843 W 98TH ST
HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457-2310

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FIRST FREIGHT LLC Renton, WA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	0	—	1738801	4422255
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FIRST FREIGHT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 13

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 26

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

Same legal or DBA name 3

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