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MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC

240 ELLIS RD · Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(312) 434-5492 Tap to call
  • MC #1637790
  • USDOT #4232687 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC is a Lake In The Hills, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1637790 and their USDOT number is 4232687.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/30/2025 · last updated Oct 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 150,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections 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) Arizona — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: CA (2), AZ (2), OH (2), SD (1), NV (1), MD (1), IL (1). Home base: Lake In The Hills, Illinois.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Oct 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.12 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.25 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.87 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 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 Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC
240 ELLIS RD
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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