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GT EXPRESS INC

1781 E RISSER STREET · Kankakee, IL 60901

Authorized: Property
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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 property 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 Jun 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 Illinois — home base

Home base   Based in Kankakee, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

160 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 19
    Tow
  • 26
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.39 93 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.62 76 Vehicle Maintenance 6.35 198 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 7

Inspection Summary

  • 615
    Total
  • 302
    Clean
  • 313
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 195 unique codes

Critical 76

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.15-SSFDrugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 392.2RReckless driving1× 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 ATIS40× OOS×40 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak9× OOS×9 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× 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 issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV11× OOS×11 SW 7
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels9× 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. Time5× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 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:2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.120B-CDLMetal Coils - Improper Securement of coils transported with eyes vertical in/on a vehicle with anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.120C-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on11× OOS×11 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.7× OOS×7 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative7× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LPLOWRLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× 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 duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet4× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo3× 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 lbs3× OOS×3 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 less2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown9× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.5A2-POSDriver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106(d)Insufficient aggregate working load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.3× 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.1× 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 certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Disc wheel cracked more than 3 inches1× 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
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured13× OOS×13 SW 1
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.104(d)Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.126C-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of loaded intermodal containers transported on vehicles other than container chassis vehicle(s)1× 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/combination7× OOS×7 SW 0

Hours of Service 30

  • 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 Time8× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)3× 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 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× 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 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.2× 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 carrier4× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× 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.6× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner6× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.4× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids3× 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.3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation3× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.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
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 23

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying 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, other23× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device8× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction4× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 66

Locations

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

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