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Freight Carrier · Naperville, IL

TAMERLANE EXPRESS INC

Name: TAMERLANE EXPRESS INC
Address: 50 S MAIN ST STE# 200, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60540, US
Telephone: (630) 672-4498

50 S MAIN ST STE# 200 · Naperville, IL 60540

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1047479
USDOT #3302117 USDOT Active

90
Power Units
95
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TAMERLANE EXPRESS INC is a Naperville, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 90 truck(s) in their fleet and 95 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1047479 and their USDOT number is 3302117.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/19/2025 · last updated Sep 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/19/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 11,564,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Machinery, Large Objects

Safety Record

76 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
5
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.43 59 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.91 44 Vehicle Maintenance 6.93 90 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.42 13

Inspection Summary

285
Total
127
Clean
158
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 158 unique codes

Critical 63

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11× OOS×11 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× 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
383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× 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
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× 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-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:2× OOS×2 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:2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain7× OOS×1 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
395.3B1-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 60 hours in the previous 7 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed7× OOS×7 SW 5
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake2× OOS×2 SW 4
391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported3× OOS×3 SW 3
392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.132C-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured5× OOS×5 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
393.132B-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 19

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed 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, other11× SW 5
392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation10× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers4× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 1
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 59

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.11A1-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection9× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× 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.3× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× 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
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× 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
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19974× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.102B-CCargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement1× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns1× 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
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.76A-SBSleeper Berth - Does not meet dimensional requirements1× SW 3
393.76H-SBSleeper Berth - Manufactured on or after July 1, 1971, no occupant restraint system1× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured8× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative7× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative6× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing4× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective4× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

Hours of Service 15

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
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× 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
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× 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
395.22H4-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
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

Driver Fitness 2

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
391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TAMERLANE EXPRESS INC
50 S MAIN ST STE# 200
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540

Mailing Address

TAMERLANE EXPRESS INC
50 S MAIN ST STE #200
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540

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TAMERLANE EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 158 unique codes

Critical 63

Unsafe Driving 19

Vehicle Maintenance 59

Hours of Service 15

Driver Fitness 2

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Location on Map

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