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ZERO MAX INC

1540 E DUNDEE RD STE 220 · Palatine, IL 60074

Authorized: Property
(630) 423-7227 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 Illinois — home base

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

Safety Record

181 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 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
  • 16
    Injury
  • 44
    Tow
  • 64
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.4 147 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.42 55 Vehicle Maintenance 5.33 232 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 9

Inspection Summary

  • 786
    Total
  • 403
    Clean
  • 383
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 184 unique codes

Critical 70

  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit16× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone5× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× 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 ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× 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.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove6× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× 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 ATIS1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× 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:8× OOS×8 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain8× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status3× OOS×1 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× 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 Time1× 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. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on6× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection6× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions4× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× 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 tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application1× 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 rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking5× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes1× 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)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap4× 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 issuance1× 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/combination13× OOS×13 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 24

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit12× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other33× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device19× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit17× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation18× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway3× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain4× 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 carrier9× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device2× SW 1
  • 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.2× 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)2× 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 official2× 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.2× 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 75

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.25(a)Improper Lamp Mounting1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt22× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199814× 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.

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