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Freight Carrier · Joliet, IL

BONANZA CARRIERS LLC

Name: BONANZA CARRIERS LLC
Address: 14 W CASS ST STE E, JOLIET, IL, 60432, US
Telephone: (630) 360-9037

14 W CASS ST STE E · Joliet, IL 60432

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1261796
USDOT #3655676 USDOT Active

250
Power Units
255
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BONANZA CARRIERS LLC is a Joliet, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 250 truck(s) in their fleet and 255 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1261796 and their USDOT number is 3655676.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/29/2026 · last updated Jun 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/29/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 25,750,500 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
U.S. Mail

Safety Record

105 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
7
Injury
18
Tow
25
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.04 112 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 28 Vehicle Maintenance 5.56 124 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.23 14

Inspection Summary

448
Total
208
Clean
240
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 124 unique codes

Critical 38

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone9× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS34× OOS×33 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance3× 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment4× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
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
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× 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/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 23

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit12× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV9× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying 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, other12× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane8× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change3× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit26× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation15× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation6× SW 3
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 1
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 15

395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
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.10× 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.7× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.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

Vehicle Maintenance 47

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative7× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199814× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt11× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× 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 wear5× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle3× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× 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
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 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
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative10× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative8× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured7× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative6× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

BONANZA CARRIERS LLC
14 W CASS ST STE E
JOLIET, IL 60432

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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BONANZA CARRIERS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 124 unique codes

Critical 38

Unsafe Driving 23

Hours of Service 15

Vehicle Maintenance 47

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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