Freight Carrier · Rolling Meadows, IL

TRANSFORMERS LLC

5005 NEWPORT DR SUITE 400 · Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1176831
  • USDOT #3532968 USDOT Active
  • 40
    Power Units
  • 41
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRANSFORMERS LLC is a Rolling Meadows, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 41 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1176831 and their USDOT number is 3532968.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/28/2026 · last updated Sep 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/28/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,828,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Mexico — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 8 inspections (past 24 months) California — 8 inspections (past 24 months) California — 8 inspections (past 24 months) California — 8 inspections (past 24 months) California — 8 inspections (past 24 months) California — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 37 states over the past 24 months: NM (14), TX (12), OH (8), CA (8), WA (6), LA (5), AZ (5), MT (5), WY (5), NE (5), ME (4), WI (4), +25 more. Home base: Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.78 22 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 5 Vehicle Maintenance 4.03 36 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 2

Inspection Summary

  • 140
    Total
  • 83
    Clean
  • 57
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 71 unique codes

Critical 19

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 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
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× 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 carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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 device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 34

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.86A2-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate width.1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
  • 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required2× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TRANSFORMERS LLC
5005 NEWPORT DR SUITE 400
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
Mailing Address
TRANSFORMERS LLC
5005 NEWPORT DRIVE 400
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008

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