HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1257876-delta-freight-systems-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:06 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC491945
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (847) 378-8912, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC491945.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC491945 | — | Carolina Casualty Insurance Company Policy 2601584 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 12, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC491945 | Primary | Carolina Casualty Insurance Company Policy KCA 2601584 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 1, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC491945 | — | Allegheny Casualty Company Policy 995730 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jun 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
28 of 86 · Illinois avg 24.1%
4 of 195 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | IA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 21, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | MN | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
177 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 49 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 208 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 114 | 43 | 64.4% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 41 | 0 | 23.2% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 20 | 4 | 11.3% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 1.1% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 17 | 17 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 9 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 7 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 4 | 4 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Demotte (Jasper), IN | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 2026 | Melissa, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Schaumburg Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | St Charles, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Grant, WI | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Lincoln Park, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Elk Grove, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Merrillville, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1257876 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC491945 |
| Legal name | DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 148 |
| Drivers | 135 |
| Annual mileage | 9,029,720 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 19, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 14, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsIntermodal ContainersU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper Products
Questions about DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
Is DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC491945: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking DELTA FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1257876. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (847) 378-8912, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC491945, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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