Rotrans Lines INC Safety Record

DOT# 2404805 · Des Plaines, IL 60018 · 2246125976

C

Average safety record — scored 49/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Rotrans Lines INC (DOT# 2404805) in Des Plaines, Illinois has 105 inspections on record with 167 violations and a 44.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

105 Inspections
44.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
25 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 44.8%
Carrier: 44.8% (47 of 105) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 7.6%
Carrier: 7.6% (8 of 105) National: 6.4%
9% OOS rate better than 9% 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.

167 total violations across 105 inspections
56 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (34%)
Vehicle Maintenance
91
Unsafe Driving
39
Hours of Service
30
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
4

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 14 states
Level 1: 18 (17%) Level 2: 41 (39%) Level 3: 46 (44%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 MO 1 2 0
03/20/2026 AZ 2 0 2
03/17/2026 AZ 2 0 0
03/08/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/06/2026 NM 3 0 0
03/05/2026 AZ 2 1 0
03/03/2026 KY 1 4 0
03/03/2026 AZ 2 0 1
03/01/2026 AZ 2 0 0
02/27/2026 KY 3 0 0
21-NOV-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
21-NOV-25 IL 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 MC827303
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary State Nationalspecialty Insco/national Specia $1,000 07/08/2025

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 25
Drivers 42
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/10/2013
MCS-150 Filed 20250908 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,010,542
Address 2009 Plainfield Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018