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Freight Carrier · Shorewood, IL

3RD GEN LOGISTICS

21312 COVENTRY CIR · Shorewood, IL 60404

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(815) 302-2828 Tap to call

MC #1789629
USDOT #4517950 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

3RD GEN LOGISTICS is a Shorewood, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1789629 and their USDOT number is 4517950.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/06/2026 · last updated Aug 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name BLUE SLATE ENTERPRISES INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/06/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 0 (0 )

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

Inspection activity Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: WI (1), MI (1), KS (1), VA (1), MO (1), MN (1), IL (1). Home base: Shorewood, Illinois.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 33 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.42 4 Vehicle Maintenance 12 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.57 1

Inspection Summary

7
Total
1
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 7

393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
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 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.2× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

3RD GEN LOGISTICS
21312 COVENTRY CIR
SHOREWOOD, IL 60404

Mailing Address

BLUE SLATE ENTERPRISES INC
21312 COVENTRY CIR
SHOREWOOD, IL 60404-2503

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