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Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder · Joliet, IL

AGM TRANSPORT INC

Name: AGM TRANSPORT INC
Address: 2409 MCDONOUGH ST, JOLIET, IL, 60436, US
Telephone: (630) 655-2076

2409 MCDONOUGH ST · Joliet, IL 60436

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #479749
USDOT #1204798 USDOT Active

129
Power Units
132
Drivers
Carrier/freight Forwarder
Entity Type

About this carrier

AGM TRANSPORT INC is a Joliet, IL freight carrier/freight forwarder that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 129 truck(s) in their fleet and 132 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-479749 and their USDOT number is 1204798.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/14/2025 · last updated Jul 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/14/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 13,544,734 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

46 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
8
Tow
11
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.76 53 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.14 14 Vehicle Maintenance 2.33 42 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 2

Inspection Summary

335
Total
239
Clean
96
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 74 unique codes

Critical 19

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots2× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× 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
395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
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
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 16

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other7× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit14× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× 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
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 26

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.24D-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly aimed1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard2× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× 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.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

AGM TRANSPORT INC
2409 MCDONOUGH ST
JOLIET, IL 60436

Mailing Address

AGM TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 3693
JOLIET, IL 60434

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 74 unique codes

Critical 19

Unsafe Driving 16

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 26

Locations

Location on Map

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Same legal or DBA name 4

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