HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3689437-deadhead-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC
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 average40.0% 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, (331) 264-4842, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1286521.
- 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) | MC1286521 | — | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG04697 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 15, 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
48 of 120 · Illinois avg 24.1%
9 of 261 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CT | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | DE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | CO | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 4, 2026 | KS | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 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
307 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 70 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 507 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 | 196 | 60 | 63.8% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 78 | 0 | 25.4% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 27 | 5 | 8.8% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.3% | 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 | 20 | 20 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 13 | 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 | 12 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 12 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 11 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 9 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 8 | 8 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 8 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 8 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | St Peters, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Pensacola, FL | 0 | 0 |
| May 11, 2026 | Auburn, WA | 0 | 0 |
| May 1, 2026 | Milford, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Rawlins, WY | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Hagerstown, MD | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 2 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Tucker, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Temple Hills, MD | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3689437 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1286521 |
| Legal name | DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 276 |
| Drivers | 284 |
| Annual mileage | 46,553,235 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 28, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 22, 2026 |
Cargo carried
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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 DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC
What does DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1286521: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DEADHEAD TRUCKING 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 DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3689437. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (331) 264-4842, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1286521, 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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