HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4198150-spectrum-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
SPECTRUM TRANSPORTATION INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
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) 401-7439, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1619015.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 9 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 18 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | NV | 1 | 1 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | OR | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 1, 2025 | NM | 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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 71.4% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | 14.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 60.9% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216BDPASS | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4198150 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1619015 |
| Legal name | SPECTRUM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 33 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 2,000,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 21, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about SPECTRUM TRANSPORTATION INC
What does SPECTRUM TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SPECTRUM TRANSPORTATION INC (MC1619015), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SPECTRUM TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 SPECTRUM TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4198150. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (312) 401-7439, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1619015, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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