Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
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, (708) 710-6363, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1283159.
- 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) | MC1283159 | Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA871640602 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 24, 2026 | 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 17 · Illinois avg 24.1%
4 of 37 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | SD | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 16, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | IN | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 6, 2026 | LA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | IN | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 11, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | 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
42 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 66 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 | 24 | 7 | 57.1% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 21.4% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 2 | 14.3% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 7.1% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 1 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1 General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2S | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDELDT | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Tully (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Pendleton, OR | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3684896 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1283159 |
| Legal name | SLIMS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 26 |
| Drivers | 26 |
| Annual mileage | 2,600,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 22, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Questions about SLIMS LOGISTICS LLC
Is SLIMS LOGISTICS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. SLIMS LOGISTICS 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 SLIMS LOGISTICS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1283159: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SLIMS LOGISTICS 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 SLIMS LOGISTICS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3684896. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 710-6363, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1283159, 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZERO MAX INC | 2979800 | MC13650 | 215 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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| IDS TRANSPORTATION INC | 3248332 | MC1021731 | 68 | Active Current · Motus |
| FAST4WARD EXPRESS INC | 3138172 | MC97400 | 66 | Active Current · Motus |
| WHEELING TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 241196 | MC172310 | 65 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BOSTAN EXPRESS INC | 3039860 | MC44137 | 60 | Active Current · Motus |
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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.