HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3396268-special-freight-solutions-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SPECIAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS INC
Doing business as SFS
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.8% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
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, (312) 554-5664, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1092413.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1092413 | Primary | Navigators Insurance Company Policy GA25MOT02355900 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 18, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
42 of 103 · Illinois avg 24.1%
13 of 216 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 20, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | FL | 2 | 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
213 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 64 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 322 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 | 149 | 50 | 70.0% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 32 | 0 | 15.0% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 22 | 8 | 10.3% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
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 | 13 | 12 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 8 | 0 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 5 | 5 |
| Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347D2BLTBD | 5 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 4 | 4 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 3 | 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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jacksonville, FL | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Clovis, NM | 2 | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Mt Laurel, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Bruceton Mills, WV | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Unknown, GA | 0 | 1 |
| May 21, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | NV | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | West Providence Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Cle Elum, WA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3396268 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1092413 |
| Legal name | SPECIAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS INC |
| DBA name | SFS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 90 |
| Drivers | 45 |
| Annual mileage | 9,118,522 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 15, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
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 SPECIAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS INC
What does SPECIAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1092413: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SPECIAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking SPECIAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3396268. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (312) 554-5664, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1092413, 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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