Freight Carrier · South Elgin, IL

AD FREIGHT INC

1635 N LANCASTER RD UNIT 2R · South Elgin, IL 60177

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1829
  • USDOT #2955861 USDOT Active
  • 258
    Power Units
  • 247
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

AD FREIGHT INC is a South Elgin, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 258 truck(s) in their fleet and 247 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1829 and their USDOT number is 2955861.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/22/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 29,390,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 35 inspections (past 24 months) California — 35 inspections (past 24 months) California — 35 inspections (past 24 months) California — 35 inspections (past 24 months) California — 35 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 17 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 11 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 8 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 46 states over the past 24 months: CA (35), NM (27), WA (24), MT (23), CO (19), TN (18), IL (17), SD (16), UT (14), AR (14), TX (14), OR (14), +34 more. Home base: South Elgin, Illinois.

Safety Record

87 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 22.3% 23.4% Driver 3.7% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 11
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.65 76 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.61 29 Vehicle Maintenance 3.67 98 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.08 5

Inspection Summary

  • 448
    Total
  • 259
    Clean
  • 189
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 137 unique codes

Critical 49

  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS24× OOS×24 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 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 ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: OOS×1 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: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.120B-CDLMetal Coils - Improper Securement of coils transported with eyes vertical in/on a vehicle with anchor points OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×3 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.106(c)(1)No means to prevent cargo from rolling OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.132(c)Insufficient tiedowns per vehicle stack of crushed cars OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured 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/combination OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 17

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 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, other14× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation11× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway SW 1

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes 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 carrier SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 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. 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) SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 58

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
AD FREIGHT INC
1635 N LANCASTER RD UNIT 2R
SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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