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Freight Carrier · Palos Heights, IL

TURBOS TRANSPORTATION INC

5847 W 127 ST · Palos Heights, IL 60463

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(708) 733-0868 Tap to call

MC #1384075
USDOT #3823086 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TURBOS TRANSPORTATION INC is a Palos Heights, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1384075 and their USDOT number is 3823086.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/02/2026 · last updated Aug 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/02/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 216,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: IN (8), IL (1). Home base: Palos Heights, Illinois.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.99 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 16.85 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0.55 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

9
Total
2
Clean
7
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 4

382.501A-SSFDrugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive sunction.1× OOS×1 SW 10
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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7

Unsafe Driving 2

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

TURBOS TRANSPORTATION INC
5847 W 127 ST
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463

Mailing Address

TURBOS TRANSPORTATION INC
5847 W 127TH ST
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463-2400

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