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Freight Carrier · Schaumburg, IL

FULL SPEED AHEAD INC

Name: FULL SPEED AHEAD INC
Address: 900 NATIONAL PKWY STE 270, SCHAUMBURG, IL, 60173, US
Telephone: (773) 733-4133

900 NATIONAL PKWY STE 270 · Schaumburg, IL 60173

Authorized: Property

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MC #849040
USDOT #2458173 USDOT Active

24
Power Units
24
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

FULL SPEED AHEAD INC is a Schaumburg, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 24 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-849040 and their USDOT number is 2458173.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/16/2026 · last updated Jun 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 03/16/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,600,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Fresh Produce

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

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

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
0
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.59 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.38 7 Vehicle Maintenance 2.61 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.19 1

Inspection Summary

50
Total
28
Clean
22
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 4

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
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
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
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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, other3× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× 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.1× 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)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

FULL SPEED AHEAD INC
900 NATIONAL PKWY STE 270
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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