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Freight Carrier · Vernon Hills, IL

KIK LLC

Name: KIK LLC
Address: 616 ATRIUM DR STE 200, VERNON HILLS, IL, 60061, US
Telephone: (847) 457-8006

616 ATRIUM DR STE 200 · Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Authorized: Property

(847) 457-8006 Tap to call

MC #924363
USDOT #2728054 USDOT Active

70
Power Units
70
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KIK LLC is a Vernon Hills, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 70 truck(s) in their fleet and 70 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-924363 and their USDOT number is 2728054.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/20/2025 · last updated May 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 05/20/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 9,310,111 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Chemicals

Safety Record

81 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 14% 23.4% Driver 3.2% 6.7% Hazmat 2.4% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
7
Injury
4
Tow
11
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.35 46 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.29 26 Vehicle Maintenance 2.99 101 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 8

Inspection Summary

437
Total
273
Clean
164
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 129 unique codes

Critical 37

390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.1× OOS×1 SW 10
173.24B1-HMNBPHM (Non-Bulk Packaging) -HM/DG leaking in or from a package1× OOS×1 SW 10
177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS18× OOS×17 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth6× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× SW 8
392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× 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
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain6× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time1× 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:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
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
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× 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
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 17

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
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, other5× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
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 1
397.13A-HMDPHM (Driving & Parking) - No person may smoke/light/carry a lighted cigarette/cigar/pipe within 25 feet of a motor vehicle containing Class 1, 5, or flammable materials Class 3, Division 2.1, 4.1, or 4.2.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 51

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× 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 wear3× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness2× 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 1998.2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection 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
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak6× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× 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
393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis2× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× 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
393.95(g)Emergency Equipment (HM) - Improper warning devices for hazardous material loads.1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 11

395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
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 Manner5× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.30CFailing to follow the prompts from the ELD when editing/adding missing information1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 12

172.502C-HMPPHM (Permissive placarding) - Placards may be displayed for a hazardous material, even when not required, if the placarding otherwise conforms to the requirements of this subpart1× SW 5
172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× SW 5
177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper3× SW 3
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.3× SW 3
172.203C2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list RQ as required2× SW 3
172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information2× SW 3
172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required1× SW 3
172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name1× SW 3
172.202A3-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list hazard class or division number as required.1× SW 3
172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
172.604A3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the emergency response telephone number is entered on the shipping paper as required.1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KIK LLC
616 ATRIUM DR STE 200
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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KIK LLC

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 129 unique codes

Critical 37

Unsafe Driving 17

Vehicle Maintenance 51

Hours of Service 11

Hazardous Materials 12

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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