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Freight Carrier · Detroit, MI

WINDY CITY TRANSPORT LLC

Name: WINDY CITY TRANSPORT LLC
Address: 8200 MARK TWAIN STE 201, DETROIT, MI, 48228, US
Telephone: (313) 770-9187

8200 MARK TWAIN STE 201 · Detroit, MI 48228

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1117468
USDOT #3440827 USDOT Active

10
Power Units
12
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

WINDY CITY TRANSPORT LLC is a Detroit, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1117468 and their USDOT number is 3440827.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/09/2025 · last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/09/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,934,712 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: MI (8), IN (8), MO (4), IL (4), AR (3), NE (2), NM (1), CA (1), MT (1), WA (1), OK (1). Home base: Detroit, Michigan.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.15 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.71 4 Vehicle Maintenance 15.64 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.76 1

Inspection Summary

34
Total
10
Clean
24
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 13

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× OOS×1 SW 4
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

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× 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 wear4× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

WINDY CITY TRANSPORT LLC
8200 MARK TWAIN STE 201
DETROIT, MI 48228

Mailing Address

WINDY CITY TRANSPORT LLC
8200 MARK TWAIN ST
DETROIT, MI 48228

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WINDY CITY TRANSPORT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 13

Hours of Service 3

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 19

Locations

Location on Map

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