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Freight Carrier · University Park, IL

KGZ TRANSPORT CORP

Name: KGZ TRANSPORT CORP
Address: 885 CENTRAL AVE, UNIVERSITY PARK, IL, 60484, US
Telephone: (312) 646-0101

885 CENTRAL AVE · University Park, IL 60484

Authorized: Property

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MC #950864
USDOT #2839654 USDOT Active

135
Power Units
130
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KGZ TRANSPORT CORP is a University Park, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 135 truck(s) in their fleet and 130 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-950864 and their USDOT number is 2839654.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/21/2026 · last updated May 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 04/21/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 21,480,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

50 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 28.8% 23.4% Driver 2.9% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
13
Tow
15
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.8 50 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 19 Vehicle Maintenance 4.94 72 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 2

Inspection Summary

316
Total
188
Clean
128
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 101 unique codes

Critical 34

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 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 ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:3× OOS×2 SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9(a)Failing to secure load2× OOS×2 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 17

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.3× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other10× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 1

Hours of Service 12

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× 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 minutes1× 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 carrier1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 38

393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× 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 wear5× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.2× SW 4
393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)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
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× 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
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KGZ TRANSPORT CORP
885 CENTRAL AVE
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL 60484

Mailing Address

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KGZ TRANSPORT CORP

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 101 unique codes

Critical 34

Unsafe Driving 17

Hours of Service 12

Vehicle Maintenance 38

Locations

Location on Map

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