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WINDY CITY TRANSPORT LLC

8200 MARK TWAIN ST · 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 Sep 24, 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

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: MI (11), IL (5), MO (5), IN (4), AR (2), WA (2), NE (2), KS (1), NM (1), CA (1), MT (1), OK (1). Home base: Detroit, Michigan.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.23 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.51 4 Vehicle Maintenance 11.1 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.32 1

Inspection Summary

  • 36
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 15

  • 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
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× 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 engaged1× OOS×1 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
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× OOS×1 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)(1)Hub smoking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

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
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 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 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 wear5× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
WINDY CITY TRANSPORT LLC
8200 MARK TWAIN ST
DETROIT, MI 48228
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:1116531774260976

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