Freight Carrier · Palatine, IL

MRKZ EXPRESS INC

343 W SLADE ST · Palatine, IL 60067

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(312) 262-6417 Tap to call
  • MC #1148231
  • USDOT #3489890 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MRKZ EXPRESS INC is a Palatine, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1148231 and their USDOT number is 3489890.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/01/2024 · last updated Jun 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/01/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,045,507 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: MN (2), MO (2), WA (1), WI (1), TX (1), IA (1), IN (1), OH (1), GA (1), KY (1). Home base: Palatine, Illinois.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 31 4 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.14 1 Vehicle Maintenance 11 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 12
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2

Hours of Service 2

  • 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. SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MRKZ EXPRESS INC
343 W SLADE ST
PALATINE, IL 60067
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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