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Freight Carrier · Joliet, IL

SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

Name: SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
Address: 2075 OAK LEAF ST, JOLIET, IL, 60193, US
Telephone: (954) 999-2901

2075 OAK LEAF ST · Joliet, IL 60193

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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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 Jun 14, 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

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
2
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.39 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.1 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 1

Inspection Summary

68
Total
48
Clean
20
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 29 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 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
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.47A-BDRFBrake - Drum or rotor (disc) missing or in danger of falling away1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDCG-18Coupling - A crack, or gap caused by corrosion that is 1/8 inch or more in width1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a 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, other2× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 13

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× 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
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× SW 2
393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× 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.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 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.1× 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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SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 11

Unsafe Driving 4

Vehicle Maintenance 13

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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