Freight Carrier · Niles, IL
NUC EXPRESS INC
6201 B W HOWARD ST SUITE B4 · Niles, IL 60714
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(847) 376-8122
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- MC #950062
- USDOT #2838225 USDOT Active
- 43Power Units
- 47Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
NUC EXPRESS INC is a Niles, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 43 truck(s) in their fleet and 47 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-950062 and their USDOT number is 2838225.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/18/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 03/18/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 1,259,013 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Motor Vehicles
- Fresh Produce
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 44 states over the past 24 months: TN (27), IN (18), KY (17), IL (16), MO (15), MI (10), CO (9), MN (9), WI (9), GA (8), TX (8), OH (8), +32 more. Home base: Niles, Illinois.
Safety Record
Out of Service Rates (24 mo)
TypeThis carrierNational avg
Vehicle
37.5%
23.4%
Driver
5%
6.7%
Hazmat
—
4.4%
Crashes (24 mo)
-
1Fatal
- 1Injury
- 1Tow
- 3Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
29.42
56
Crash Indicator
Not Public
—
Hours of Service
0.17
11
Vehicle Maintenance
7.59
64
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.08
4
Inspection Summary
- 265Total
- 142Clean
- 123With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 96 unique codes
Critical 34
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance
- 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 duty
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken
- 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition
- 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 13
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
Vehicle Maintenance 46
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 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.
- 393.47A-LJNBrakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
Hours of Service 3
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 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.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
Locations
Physical Address
NUC EXPRESS INC6201 B W HOWARD ST SUITE B4
NILES, IL 60714
Mailing Address
NUC EXPRESS INC200 E EVERGREEN AVE SUITE#100
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056