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Freight Carrier · Oak Forest, IL

NIGHT LINE EXPRESS INCORPORATED

Name: NIGHT LINE EXPRESS INCORPORATED
Address: 14544 CLUB CIRCLE DRIVE, OAK FOREST, IL, 60452, US
Telephone: (773) 304-4131

14544 CLUB CIRCLE DRIVE · Oak Forest, IL 60452

Authorized: Property

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MC #14019
USDOT #2980603 USDOT Active

16
Power Units
16
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NIGHT LINE EXPRESS INCORPORATED is a Oak Forest, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-14019 and their USDOT number is 2980603.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/28/2025 · last updated May 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 11/28/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,863,880 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Chemicals

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

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

Safety Record

1 Acute/Critical 8 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 24.4% 23.4% Driver 2.7% 6.7% Hazmat 4.5% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
5
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.32 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 3 Vehicle Maintenance 1.9 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

71
Total
42
Clean
29
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 12

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-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 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:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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

Unsafe Driving 8

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other1× 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 violation2× SW 3
392.2LVLane 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

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× 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
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× 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
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 6

177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× SW 5
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
172.202A2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list proper shipping name as required.1× SW 3
172.202A3-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list hazard class or division number as required.1× SW 3
172.203C2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list RQ as required1× SW 3
172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3

Other 1

387.7(a)Operating a motor vehicle without having in effect the required minimum levels of financial responsibility coverage0× SW 0

Locations

Physical Address

NIGHT LINE EXPRESS INCORPORATED
14544 CLUB CIRCLE DRIVE
OAK FOREST, IL 60452

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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