HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/249839-maxwell-tank-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MAXWELL TANK LINES INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (815) 301-5010, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC172229.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC172229 | — | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy CLP06567P · 34 | — | Mar 19, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC172229 | — | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy CLP06567P · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 19, 2008 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 15 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 20 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | MO | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | IL | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2026 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 17, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 10 | 5 | 76.9% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | 14.8% |
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 | 2 | 2 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345D | 1 | 1 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Custer Twp, IL | 0 | 5 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Dupage Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 249839 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC172229 |
| Legal name | MAXWELL TANK LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 903,530 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 22, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 17, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesOtherUnspecified
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about MAXWELL TANK LINES INC
What does MAXWELL TANK LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC172229: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about MAXWELL TANK LINES INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking MAXWELL TANK LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 249839. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (815) 301-5010, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC172229, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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