Union Freightways Carriers LTD Safety Record
DOT# 915972 · Bensenville, IL 60106 · 7733799700
Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Union Freightways Carriers LTD (DOT# 915972) in Bensenville, Illinois has 90 inspections on record with 147 violations and a 28.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 147 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.
Inspection History · 90 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/18/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/04/2025 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 11/24/2025 | IN | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-AUG-25 | IL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26-DEC-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-NOV-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-MAY-25 | IL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15-MAR-24 | IL | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.