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Freight Carrier · Joliet, IL

EPS GROUP LLC

Name: EPS GROUP LLC
Address: 2000 MCDONOUGH ST, JOLIET, IL, 60434, US
Telephone: (708) 232-6494

2000 MCDONOUGH ST · Joliet, IL 60434

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1501063
USDOT #3996853 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

EPS GROUP LLC is a Joliet, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1501063 and their USDOT number is 3996853.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 150,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
3
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 11.54 19 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.33 13 Vehicle Maintenance 5.83 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

112
Total
59
Clean
53
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 60 unique codes

Critical 20

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
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
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× 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, other4× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.1× 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
395.22H4-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

Vehicle Maintenance 24

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.25(e)Lamp not steady burning1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× 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
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated1× SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

EPS GROUP LLC
2000 MCDONOUGH ST
JOLIET, IL 60434

Mailing Address

EPS GROUP LLC
1835 E EDGEWOOD DR STE105
APPLETON, WI 54913

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EPS GROUP LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 60 unique codes

Critical 20

Unsafe Driving 9

Hours of Service 7

Vehicle Maintenance 24

Locations

Location on Map

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