USA Truck Lines INC Safety Record

DOT# 2813454 · Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 · 8722027800

A

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

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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, USA Truck Lines INC (DOT# 2813454) in Buffalo Grove, Illinois has 159 inspections on record with 116 violations and a 9.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

159 Inspections
9.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
30 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 9.4%
Carrier: 9.4% (15 of 159) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.8%
Carrier: 3.8% (6 of 159) National: 6.4%
61% OOS rate better than 61% of carriers in Illinois
34% crash rate better than 34% 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.

116 total violations across 159 inspections
23 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
66
Unsafe Driving
32
Hours of Service
11
Driver Fitness
5
Other
2

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 36 states
Level 1: 35 (22%) Level 2: 50 (31%) Level 3: 74 (47%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/18/2026 UT 3 0 0
03/08/2026 KS 2 0 0
03/05/2026 NE 3 0 0
02/27/2026 OH 2 0 0
02/24/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/23/2026 NV 2 0 0
02/07/2026 MT 1 0 0
02/05/2026 NM 1 1 0
01/29/2026 WA 3 0 0
24-AUG-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
24-AUG-24 IL 0 0 0
08-FEB-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 MC938091
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 Hartford Fire Insurance Company $750 10/15/2023

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 30
Drivers 30
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/07/2015
MCS-150 Filed 20250407 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,040,000
Address 401 Woodbury Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089