Freight Carrier · Lincolnshire, IL

ARTIC BEAR EXPRESS INC

95 OAKWOOD LN · Lincolnshire, IL 60069

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #837843
  • USDOT #2430607 USDOT Active
  • 21
    Power Units
  • 21
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ARTIC BEAR EXPRESS INC is a Lincolnshire, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-837843 and their USDOT number is 2430607.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/12/2026 · last updated Sep 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,534,536 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: NM (24), AZ (10), IL (7), CA (5), IN (4), MO (4), TX (4), LA (3), KS (3), TN (3), MI (2), OK (2), +10 more. Home base: Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9.62 17 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.65 12 Vehicle Maintenance 4.32 27 Drugs / Alcohol 0.06 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 2

Inspection Summary

  • 87
    Total
  • 45
    Clean
  • 42
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 68 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 392.4A-UIDriver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 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
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 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:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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, other7× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 15

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 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.4× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ARTIC BEAR EXPRESS INC
95 OAKWOOD LN
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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