Freight Carrier · Palatine, IL

ZERO MAX INC

1540 E DUNDEE RD STE 220 · Palatine, IL 60074

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #13650
  • USDOT #2979800 USDOT Active
  • 215
    Power Units
  • 215
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ZERO MAX INC is a Palatine, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 215 truck(s) in their fleet and 215 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-13650 and their USDOT number is 2979800.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/22/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 37,000,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 207 inspections (past 24 months) California — 207 inspections (past 24 months) California — 207 inspections (past 24 months) California — 207 inspections (past 24 months) California — 207 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 116 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 13 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 9 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 8 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 42 states over the past 24 months: CA (207), NM (116), AZ (40), TN (28), IL (26), AR (24), UT (21), CO (17), NV (17), IN (17), TX (16), LA (13), +30 more. Home base: Palatine, Illinois.

Safety Record

170 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 33.1% 23.4% Driver 3% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 14
    Injury
  • 43
    Tow
  • 61
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.11 136 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.43 49 Vehicle Maintenance 5.17 214 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.09 9

Inspection Summary

  • 729
    Total
  • 375
    Clean
  • 354
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 172 unique codes

Critical 67

  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit14× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS41× OOS×40 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak20× OOS×20 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 ATIS OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×6 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general) SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×8 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×4 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap OOS×1 SW 1
  • 383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance 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/combination12× OOS×12 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 23

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 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, other33× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device15× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit16× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation17× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required SW 3
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other SW 1

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device 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. SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) 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 official SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 69

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt18× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199813× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
ZERO MAX INC
1540 E DUNDEE RD STE 220
PALATINE, IL 60074
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map