Freight Carrier · Joliet, IL

SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

2075 OAK LEAF ST · Joliet, IL 60193

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(954) 999-2901 Tap to call
  • MC #1171810
  • USDOT #3525590 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 26
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is a Joliet, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 26 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1171810 and their USDOT number is 3525590.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/30/2026 · last updated Jul 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,600,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Utilities
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arkansas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 29 states over the past 24 months: AR (10), SD (6), NM (5), PA (5), MO (5), MT (5), UT (4), OH (4), LA (3), IA (3), IL (3), CT (3), +17 more. Home base: Joliet, Illinois.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.69 9 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.11 3 Vehicle Maintenance 4.63 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.11 1

Inspection Summary

  • 79
    Total
  • 53
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×4 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 ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.47A-BDRFBrake - Drum or rotor (disc) missing or in danger of falling away OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDCG-18Coupling - A crack, or gap caused by corrosion that is 1/8 inch or more in width OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown SW 3
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required SW 1
  • 392.9B3-DFRCLSDriver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3
  • 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. SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
2075 OAK LEAF ST
JOLIET, IL 60193
Mailing Address
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
400 HEATHER CT B2
SCHAMBURG, IL 60436

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