According to FMCSA records, Highlander Transportation INC (DOT# 2533966) in Des Plaines, Illinois has 376 inspections on record with 291 violations and a 11.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 17 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
376Inspections
11.4%Vehicle OOS Rate
17Crashes
115Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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 Rate11.4%
Carrier: 11.4% (43 of 376)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate1.6%
Carrier: 1.6% (6 of 376)National: 6.4%
56%OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in Illinois
19%crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Illinois
Violation Categories · 291 total violations
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.
291total violations across 376 inspections
62violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
133
Unsafe Driving
100
Hours of Service
50
Driver Fitness
6
Other
2
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
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 NumberMC880891
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.
$750
05/08/2024
Fleet Profile
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.