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Freight Carrier · Joliet, IL

P F A SYSTEMS INC

Name: P F A SYSTEMS INC
Address: 1351 CHANNAHON RD, JOLIET, IL, 60436, US
Telephone: (815) 744-8250

1351 CHANNAHON RD · Joliet, IL 60436

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #190921
USDOT #292465 USDOT Active

87
Power Units
70
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

P F A SYSTEMS INC is a Joliet, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 87 truck(s) in their fleet and 70 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-190921 and their USDOT number is 292465.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 4,224,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases
Chemicals

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
5
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.91 17 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.29 16 Vehicle Maintenance 3.11 45 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 2

Inspection Summary

155
Total
79
Clean
76
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 88 unique codes

Critical 18

173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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 ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid 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
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
178.345-8A5-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 minimum road clearance.1× SW 8
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
177.834J1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - Missing or improperly secured manhole covers. NOTE: An OOS condition exists when any of the manhole cover's securement devices are missing or unsecured2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× 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

Hours of Service 13

395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 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 Manner4× SW 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.3× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× 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
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
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 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 38

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× 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
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× 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
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 13

177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages3× SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Less than 50% of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.2× SW 5
172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured2× SW 5
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× SW 5
172.516C5-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally, reading from left to right1× SW 5
172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required1× SW 3
172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3
177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain2× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

P F A SYSTEMS INC
1351 CHANNAHON RD
JOLIET, IL 60436

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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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 88 unique codes

Critical 18

Hours of Service 13

Unsafe Driving 6

Vehicle Maintenance 38

Hazardous Materials 13

Locations

Location on Map

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