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FIRST TRANSIT INC

720 EAST BUTTERFIELD ROAD SUITE 300 · Lombard, IL 60148

Authorized: Passenger
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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 passenger 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 Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

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

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — home base

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

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Jun 9, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 83
    Injury
  • 74
    Tow
  • 161
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.01 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 2 Vehicle Maintenance 0.31 50 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

  • 698
    Total
  • 644
    Clean
  • 54
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× OOS×1 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
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 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
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.62(a)No or Defective bus emergency exits3× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 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-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 30

  • 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
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.2× SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak5× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation4× SW 3
  • 396.7Unsafe operations forbidden1× SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.93(b)Failure to equip truck with seatbelts2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
  • 393.89Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle1× SW 1
  • 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective1× 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 2

  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× 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× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
FIRST TRANSIT INC
720 EAST BUTTERFIELD ROAD SUITE 300
LOMBARD, IL 60148
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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