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OTR EXPRESS INC

720 PARKWOOD AVE · Romeoville, IL 60446

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  • MC #872917
  • USDOT #2515919 USDOT Active
  • 46
    Power Units
  • 46
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

OTR EXPRESS INC is a Romeoville, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 46 truck(s) in their fleet and 46 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-872917 and their USDOT number is 2515919.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/04/2025 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/04/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,341,448 (2024)

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 Tennessee — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 25 states over the past 24 months: TN (24), LA (14), KY (14), IL (13), MO (12), IN (10), AR (8), GA (7), WI (7), SD (6), OH (6), MS (6), +13 more. Home base: Romeoville, Illinois.

Safety Record

52 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.8 38 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.33 15 Vehicle Maintenance 4.55 35 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.23 3

Inspection Summary

  • 173
    Total
  • 93
    Clean
  • 80
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 68 unique codes

Critical 23

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× 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 ATIS8× OOS×8 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 ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× 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
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.1421× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 11

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway5× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers3× SW 1

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× 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× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 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 Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
OTR EXPRESS INC
720 PARKWOOD AVE
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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