CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC
FORWARD INTERMODAL
- 185732
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823 COMMERCE DRIVE
OAK BROOK, IL 60523 - 900
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 03/24/2026 updated daily from SAFER )
SATISFACTORY
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03/02/2016)
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
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| Vehicle | 30.0 | 23.4 |
| Driver | 0.9 | 6.7 |
| Hazmat | 0.0 | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 03/24/2026 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
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| Property | Yes | MC-152337 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | No |
BASIC Status
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Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending February 27, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
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On-Road Performance
5.75
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Measure | 5.83 | 5.66 | 5.83 | 5.52 | 5.59 | 5.75 |
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Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 785
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 66 | 61 | 8 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 41 | 8 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 28 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 22 | 22 | 6 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 21 | 20 | 6 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 12 | 11 | 8 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam. | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative. | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.126B-CIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s). | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test. | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.207(e) | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or looose pigtail). | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation. | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.95(b) | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on. | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective. | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.126 | Failure to ensure intermodal container securement | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component. | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing. | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection. | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.47(b) | Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.47F-B | Brake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment | 2 | 0 | 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) | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.2SLSNC | State/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.126(b) | Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension - U-bolt or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes. | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.209(b) | Excessive steering wheel lash | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.209D-STSM | Steering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.25(e) | Lamp not steady burning | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.43A-TPV | Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45D-SGNCNB | Brakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to service gladhand not connected | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45DCUV | Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s). | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BSRFS | Brakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.51C-BAPG | Air Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.53(a) | No Automatic Brake Adjuster for Hydraulic Brake Systems for vehicle manufactured on or after 10/20/1993 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53BMAN | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air 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 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55C2-B | Air 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. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.70(b) | Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others, bias ply has more than one ply exposed in the tread area or damaged plies in the sidewall. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TRPES | Tires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.83G-ELDC | Exhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits entry of exhaust fumes into the driver/sleeper compartment. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.86(b)(1) | Rear Impact Guard Required - motor vehicle manufactured after 12/31/1952 (see exceptions) | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Fifth wheel- Movement exceeds 1/2 inch | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-DLDSJM | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any horizontal or vertical movement of slip joint yoke shaft of greater than 1/2 inch, with hand pressure only. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3A1DLDSYEL | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand presssure), broken or missing | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3A1DSYE | Drive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.5A-HNLOW | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 647
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 3,656 | 1,105 | 6,359 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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