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Freight Carrier · Palatine, IL

FAST4WARD EXPRESS INC

Name: FAST4WARD EXPRESS INC
Address: 1181 E RANDVILLE DR, PALATINE, IL, 60074, US
Telephone: (224) 836-5669

1181 E RANDVILLE DR · Palatine, IL 60074

Authorized: Property

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MC #97400
USDOT #3138172 USDOT Active

66
Power Units
77
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

FAST4WARD EXPRESS INC is a Palatine, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 66 truck(s) in their fleet and 77 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-97400 and their USDOT number is 3138172.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/25/2025 · last updated Jun 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 11/25/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 9,500,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Motor Vehicles

Safety Record

26 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
4
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.4 28 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 12 Vehicle Maintenance 1.72 49 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 8

Inspection Summary

318
Total
228
Clean
90
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 66 unique codes

Critical 17

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 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
383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 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.4× OOS×3 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 14

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
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
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 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 26

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× 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
393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× SW 2
392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× 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
395.22H2-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

Driver Fitness 1

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

FAST4WARD EXPRESS INC
1181 E RANDVILLE DR
PALATINE, IL 60074

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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FAST4WARD EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 66 unique codes

Critical 17

Unsafe Driving 14

Vehicle Maintenance 26

Hours of Service 8

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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