Freight Carrier · Kankakee, IL

GT EXPRESS INC

1781 E RISSER STREET · Kankakee, IL 60901

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  • MC #854955
  • USDOT #2472326 USDOT Active
  • 83
    Power Units
  • 83
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GT EXPRESS INC is a Kankakee, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 83 truck(s) in their fleet and 83 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-854955 and their USDOT number is 2472326.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/08/2026 · last updated Jul 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/08/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 35,000,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — 46 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) California — 23 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 20 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 20 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 13 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 12 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 11 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 47 states over the past 24 months: OH (46), MD (40), AR (40), MI (30), IL (29), TN (28), PA (28), TX (27), GA (24), CA (23), NY (20), NC (20), +35 more. Home base: Kankakee, Illinois.

Safety Record

160 Severe Violations Updated Aug 27, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 16
    Tow
  • 23
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.22 84 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.87 81 Vehicle Maintenance 6.66 191 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.1 10

Inspection Summary

  • 590
    Total
  • 288
    Clean
  • 302
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 189 unique codes

Critical 74

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.15-SSFDrugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 392.2RReckless driving SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS41× OOS×41 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×7 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed 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 ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×2 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 issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV10× OOS×10 SW 7
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels OOS×9 SW 7
  • 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. Time OOS×3 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.120B-CDLMetal Coils - Improper Securement of coils transported with eyes vertical in/on a vehicle with anchor points OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.120C-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on10× OOS×10 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×7 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×4 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty OOS×3 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches 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) OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured15× OOS×15 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement OOS×2 SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.104(d)Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.126C-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of loaded intermodal containers transported on vehicles other than container chassis vehicle(s) OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.128No/improper securement of vehicles OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×9 SW 0

Hours of Service 28

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. SW 5
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 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
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner21× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation 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. 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. SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number 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. SW 1
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) SW 1

Unsafe Driving 22

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying 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, other23× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 65

Locations

Physical Address
GT EXPRESS INC
1781 E RISSER STREET
KANKAKEE, IL 60901
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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