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Freight Carrier · Itasca, IL

KDS TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: KDS TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 1660 NORWOOD AVE # 211, ITASCA, IL, 60143, US
Telephone: (773) 571-8870

1660 NORWOOD AVE # 211 · Itasca, IL 60143

Authorized: Property

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MC #920323
USDOT #2210019 USDOT Active

23
Power Units
23
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KDS TRANSPORTATION INC is a Itasca, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 23 truck(s) in their fleet and 23 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-920323 and their USDOT number is 2210019.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/29/2025 · last updated May 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 09/29/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,480,212 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 11.8% 23.4% Driver 2.6% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.3 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.64 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0.04 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 1

Inspection Summary

116
Total
88
Clean
28
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 31 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
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× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 15

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 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.2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KDS TRANSPORTATION INC
1660 NORWOOD AVE # 211
ITASCA, IL 60143

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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KDS TRANSPORTATION INC Mishawaka, IN	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	—	454954	2230535
KDS TRANSPORTATION INC Gary, IN	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	1	1	1198351	3564415

KDS TRANSPORTATION INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 12

Unsafe Driving 3

Vehicle Maintenance 15

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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