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Freight Carrier · Lombard, IL

FIRST TRANSIT INC

Name: FIRST TRANSIT INC
Address: 720 EAST BUTTERFIELD ROAD SUITE 300, LOMBARD, IL, 60148, US
Telephone: (303) 319-9904

720 EAST BUTTERFIELD ROAD SUITE 300 · Lombard, IL 60148

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #576222
USDOT #1002211 USDOT Active

1320
Power Units
1646
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

FIRST TRANSIT INC is a Lombard, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 1320 truck(s) in their fleet and 1646 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-576222 and their USDOT number is 1002211.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/27/2025 · last updated Oct 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/27/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 24,079,119 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private Passenger (Business)
Private Passenger (Non-business)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Passengers

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

4
Fatal
94
Injury
68
Tow
166
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.03 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 1 Vehicle Maintenance 0.26 36 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 1

Inspection Summary

652
Total
612
Clean
40
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 11

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
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
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.4× OOS×4 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× 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
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 26

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× SW 7
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.24D-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly aimed1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak5× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.61-WDWindows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

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× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

FIRST TRANSIT INC
720 EAST BUTTERFIELD ROAD SUITE 300
LOMBARD, IL 60148

Mailing Address

FIRST TRANSIT INC
705 CENTRAL AVE SUITE 300
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 11

Unsafe Driving 3

Vehicle Maintenance 26

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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