Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% 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, (224) 822-4380, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1228456.
- 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) | MC1228456 | Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA997538795 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 28, 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
4 of 10 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 21 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 11, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 25, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 25, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 20, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | NM | 1 | 1 | 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
23 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 28 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 | 18 | 6 | 78.3% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 8.7% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 8.7% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.3% | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDSLIMT25 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 1 | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | Normal Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3608770 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1228456 |
| Legal name | TESSO FREIGHT LLC |
| DBA name | TESSO FREIGHT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 469,200 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 9, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about TESSO FREIGHT LLC
What does TESSO FREIGHT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1228456: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TESSO FREIGHT LLC 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 TESSO FREIGHT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3608770. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (224) 822-4380, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1228456, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other trucking companies in Lombard
All in Lombard →Largest fleets
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSDEV SERVICES INC | 505166 | MC258542 | 1,387 | Active Current · Motus |
| FIRST TRANSIT INC | 1002211 | MC576222 | 1,320 | Active Current · Motus |
| AUTO DRIVEAWAY SYSTEMS LLC DBA AUTO DRIVEAWAY |
1335807 | MC125985 | 308 | Active Current · Motus |
| RAY STAR LLC | 3742307 | MC1325217 | 95 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| UNIQUE DELIVERY SERVICE INC | 969709 | MC413202 | 84 | Active Current · Motus |
| IMG TRUCKING INC DBA IMG TRUCKING |
1943083 | MC692120 | 82 | Active Current · Motus |
| GLOBAL MAX SERVICES LLC | 3491280 | MC1149138 | 69 | Active Current · Motus |
| AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC | 1291429 | MC500892 | 61 | Active Current · Motus |
| ULA TRANS INC | 3233729 | MC1014359 | 55 | Active Current · Motus |
| NAPORA INC DBA NAPORA |
1610870 | MC595694 | 51 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.