Daniels Safety Record

DOT# 1295076 · Chicago, IL 60604 · 9452481784

A

Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Daniels (DOT# 1295076) in Chicago, Illinois has 747 inspections on record with 534 violations and a 7.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 14 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

747 Inspections
7.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
14 Crashes
354 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 7.4%
Carrier: 7.4% (55 of 747) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.3%
Carrier: 3.3% (25 of 747) National: 6.4%
66% OOS rate better than 66% of carriers in Illinois
40% crash rate better than 40% of carriers in Illinois

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

534 total violations across 747 inspections
79 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
238
Unsafe Driving
155
Hours of Service
47
Driver Fitness
28
Hazardous Materials
21
Other
45

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 35 states
Level 1: 264 (35%) Level 2: 254 (34%) Level 3: 223 (30%) Level 5: 6 (1%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/23/2026 AL 1 0 0
03/23/2026 NY 2 0 0
03/23/2026 IA 1 0 0
03/23/2026 WI 3 0 0
03/20/2026 WI 2 0 0
03/20/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/19/2026 US 1 0 0
03/19/2026 MD 2 0 1
03/18/2026 CA 2 0 0
2 injury crashes
30-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-SEP-25 GA 0 0 0
26-MAR-25 PA 0 0 0
26-MAR-24 IL 0 0 0
26-DEC-25 MI 0 0 0
24-MAR-25 IN 0 0 0
22-DEC-25 PA 0 0 0
19-MAR-25 MI 0 1 0
16-FEB-26 NJ 0 0 0
14-JUN-24 FL 0 0 0
10-SEP-24 PA 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC819700
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Axis Surplus Insurance Company $3,000 09/30/2025
BIPD/Primary Zurich American Insurance Company $1,000 09/30/2014

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 354
Drivers 326
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 10/13/2004
MCS-150 Filed 20260203 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 11,177,000
Address 111 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60604