Eps Group LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3996853 · Joliet, IL 60434 · 7082326494

C

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Eps Group LLC (DOT# 3996853) in Joliet, Illinois has 98 inspections on record with 119 violations and a 24.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

98 Inspections
24.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
1 Power 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 Rate 24.5%
Carrier: 24.5% (24 of 98) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.1%
Carrier: 3.1% (3 of 98) National: 6.4%
25% OOS rate better than 25% of carriers in Illinois
1% crash rate better than 1% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 119 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.

119 total violations across 98 inspections
27 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
53
Unsafe Driving
38
Hours of Service
28

Inspection History · 98 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.

Inspected across 28 states
Level 1: 20 (20%) Level 2: 28 (29%) Level 3: 50 (51%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 SD 3 0 0
03/15/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/09/2026 CT 2 2 0
03/09/2026 NV 3 0 1
03/06/2026 WI 2 1 0
02/20/2026 AR 2 1 0
02/16/2026 AR 3 0 0
02/10/2026 MT 2 2 0
02/08/2026 KY 2 0 0
02/05/2026 OH 3 0 0

Crash History · 1 record

01-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
01-DEC-24 GA 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC1501063
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 Evolum Risk Retention Group, Inc. $750 04/03/2026
BIPD/Primary Geico General Insurance Company $750 11/26/2024

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.

Power Units 1
Drivers 1
Fleet Size Owner-Operator
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/11/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20260228 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 150,000
Address 2000 McDonough St, Joliet, IL 60434

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Resources

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