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Freight Carrier · Wheeling, IL

KAVKAZ EXPRESS LLC

Name: KAVKAZ EXPRESS LLC
Address: 1400 S WOLF RD BLDG 100 STE 300, WHEELING, IL, 60090, US
Telephone: (303) 532-5955

1400 S WOLF RD BLDG 100 STE 300 · Wheeling, IL 60090

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #876637
USDOT #2523965 USDOT Active

116
Power Units
126
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KAVKAZ EXPRESS LLC is a Wheeling, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 116 truck(s) in their fleet and 126 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-876637 and their USDOT number is 2523965.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/05/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/05/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 9,389,447 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
U.S. Mail
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 76 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 40.1% 23.4% Driver 4.4% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
3
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.99 69 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.48 39 Vehicle Maintenance 7.64 100 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 2

Inspection Summary

313
Total
137
Clean
176
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 158 unique codes

Critical 50

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 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
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× 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
393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain8× OOS×3 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:4× OOS×3 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension3× OOS×3 SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× 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
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.5A3-POSSIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a CMV while the driver possesses wine or beer containing 0.5% or more ABV or distilled spirits in any dilution1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75I1Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation1× OOS×1 SW 3
177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×3 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 18

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× 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, other13× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation11× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers2× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway2× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 70

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.6× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit4× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× 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 Bolt6× 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 wear6× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× 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.3× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× 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
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× 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
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× 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
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured1× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured4× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.201(c)Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9B-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance5× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Hours of Service 19

395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× 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 carrier2× SW 3
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× 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.4× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× 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
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× 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)1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× 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
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

172.602B3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required.1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

KAVKAZ EXPRESS LLC
1400 S WOLF RD BLDG 100 STE 300
WHEELING, IL 60090

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KAVKAZ EXPRESS 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 158 unique codes

Critical 50

Unsafe Driving 18

Vehicle Maintenance 70

Hours of Service 19

Hazardous Materials 1

Locations

Location on Map

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