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Freight Carrier · Palatine, IL

ELIO EXPRESS

Name: ELIO EXPRESS
Address: 1296 W NORTHWEST HWY, PALATINE, IL, 60067, US
Telephone: (847) 383-7707

1296 W NORTHWEST HWY · Palatine, IL 60067

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #805843
USDOT #2293395 USDOT Active

28
Power Units
28
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ELIO EXPRESS is a Palatine, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 28 truck(s) in their fleet and 28 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-805843 and their USDOT number is 2293395.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/04/2026 · last updated Jul 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name ELIO EXPRESS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/04/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 3,511,214 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.6 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.14 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.22 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 2

Inspection Summary

153
Total
119
Clean
34
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 11

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 ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
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.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
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

Hours of Service 3

395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× 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
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

ELIO EXPRESS
1296 W NORTHWEST HWY
PALATINE, IL 60067

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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ELIO EXPRESS

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 11

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 17

Locations

Location on Map

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