Freight Carrier · Mount Prospect, IL

SHIELD CARRIERS

1730 W PALM DR APT 35 · Mount Prospect, IL 60056

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(224) 354-1027 Tap to call
  • MC #1172286
  • USDOT #3526290 USDOT Active
  • 27
    Power Units
  • 27
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SHIELD CARRIERS is a Mount Prospect, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 27 truck(s) in their fleet and 27 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1172286 and their USDOT number is 3526290.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/10/2026 · last updated Sep 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SHIELDCARRIERS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/10/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,200,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Mexico — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 30 states over the past 24 months: NM (8), TN (7), MI (4), SD (4), UT (4), AR (4), MO (3), WA (3), MD (3), CA (3), TX (3), KY (3), +18 more. Home base: Mount Prospect, Illinois.

Safety Record

34 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.91 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.65 7 Vehicle Maintenance 7.18 32 Drugs / Alcohol 0.14 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.37 5

Inspection Summary

  • 83
    Total
  • 33
    Clean
  • 50
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 75 unique codes

Critical 27

  • 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× 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 ATIS4× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 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
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× 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
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CFifth wheel cracked or a gap caused by corrosion 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) or more in width1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 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
  • 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

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector1× 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 limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 31

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× 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
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected2× SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
SHIELD CARRIERS
1730 W PALM DR APT 35
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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