Freight Carrier · Thornton, IL

STANFORD VAN LINES INC

17600 N WILLIAMS ST · Thornton, IL 60476-1287

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1489155
  • USDOT #3978928 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

STANFORD VAN LINES INC is a Thornton, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1489155 and their USDOT number is 3978928.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/30/2025 · last updated Oct 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 94,107 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Household Goods

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: IL (9), MI (5), IN (3), WI (3), KY (3), IA (3), OH (2), WV (2), US (2), TN (2), MO (2), NC (1), +2 more. Home base: Thornton, Illinois.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 17.44 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.2 5 Vehicle Maintenance 3.25 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.93 4

Inspection Summary

  • 39
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.91(a)Operating a cmv with improper CDL group1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 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, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× 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
  • 393.9B-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
STANFORD VAN LINES INC
17600 N WILLIAMS ST
THORNTON, IL 60476-1287
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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