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Freight Carrier · Melrose Park, IL

JPS CARRIERS INC

Name: JPS CARRIERS INC
Address: 2065 N 15TH AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL, 60160, US
Telephone: (708) 689-1015

2065 N 15TH AVE · Melrose Park, IL 60160

Not Authorized

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MC #773712
USDOT #2266357 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JPS CARRIERS INC is a Melrose Park, IL freight carrier that is not authorized in the state of Illinois. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-773712 and their USDOT number is 2266357.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/12/2026 · last updated Sep 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
MCS-150 Filed 05/12/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,500,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

1 Acute/Critical 50 Severe Violations Updated Sep 11, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
3
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.8 22 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.08 24 Vehicle Maintenance 7.51 55 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 2

Inspection Summary

137
Total
52
Clean
85
With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 124 unique codes

Critical 38

177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 10
177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× 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
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×2 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. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages3× OOS×3 SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× 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
177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
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
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 14

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain7× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× 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 Time1× SW 7
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 Time1× 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 minutes1× SW 7
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner4× 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.3× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8(k)(1)Failing to preserve driver's record of duty status for 6 months0× SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a 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-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
397.13A-HMDPHM (Driving & Parking) - No person may smoke/light/carry a lighted cigarette/cigar/pipe within 25 feet of a motor vehicle containing Class 1, 5, or flammable materials Class 3, Division 2.1, 4.1, or 4.2.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 48

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative8× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× 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
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.65F-FFuel - Improper fuel line protection1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 12

172.504A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Bulk package/freight container/unit load device/transport vehicle not placarded as required.2× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages2× SW 5
172.322C-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a transport vehicle or freight container that contains a package with a marine pollutant mark when required1× SW 5
172.406(f)Label obscured by marking or attachment1× SW 5
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× SW 5
172.505A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Improper placarding for subsidiary placard for poison inhalation hazard (PIH) as required.1× SW 5
172.516C5-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally, reading from left to right1× SW 5
177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
177.823A-HMRAMTVMHM RAM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.1× SW 5
172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required1× SW 3
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

JPS CARRIERS INC
2065 N 15TH AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160

Mailing Address

JPS CARRIERS INC
2050 GEORGE STREET
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160

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JPS CARRIERS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 124 unique codes

Critical 38

Hours of Service 14

Unsafe Driving 12

Vehicle Maintenance 48

Hazardous Materials 12

Locations

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