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DRAEGE & SONS LLC

1921 US-51 · Vandalia, IL 62471

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  • MC #854794
  • USDOT #1901496 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DRAEGE & SONS LLC is a Vandalia, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-854794 and their USDOT number is 1901496.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/16/2025 · last updated Sep 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/16/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 400,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 12 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: IL (12). Home base: Vandalia, Illinois.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.14 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 16.12 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 1

Inspection Summary

  • 12
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(c)Loose steering column1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.47(c)Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× 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
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance3× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
DRAEGE & SONS LLC
1921 US-51
VANDALIA, IL 62471
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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