I-290
Roadside inspection site in Illinois • 856 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
I-290 is a roadside inspection location in Illinois where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 856 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 667 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.3. The out-of-service rate is 3.3%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 58 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (15 citations). A total of 78 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
856 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
78 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 58 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 2 | 392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.82A1 | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 8 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 12 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 391.49J | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 16 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 20 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.15A-NSIN | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 31 | 391.49(j) | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 33 | 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 385.337B | 385.337B | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 20 |
| 2 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 18 |
| 3 | C & K TRUCKING LLC | 540864 | IL | 8 |
| 4 | PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | PA | 7 |
| 5 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 6 |
| 6 | ARL TRANSPORT LLC | 186375 | PA | 6 |
| 7 | PACELLA TRUCKING EXPRESS INC | 207231 | IL | 6 |
| 8 | C R ENGLAND INC | 28406 | UT | 5 |
| 9 | CENTERA TRANSPORT INC | 710723 | IL | 5 |
| 10 | SUPERIOR HAULING & FAST TRANSIT INC | 251582 | MO | 5 |
| 11 | HUB GROUP DEDICATED LLC | 801828 | IL | 5 |
| 12 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 5 |
| 13 | SANCKEN TRUCKING INC | 313627 | IL | 4 |
| 14 | RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | FL | 4 |
| 15 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | PA | 4 |
| 16 | MCMAHON TRANSPORT GROUP LLC | 693463 | IL | 4 |
| 17 | CHICAGO INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION INC | 604100 | IL | 4 |
| 18 | JAS TRUCKING INC | 582316 | IL | 4 |
| 19 | BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE ILLINOIS LLC | 335561 | IL | 4 |
| 20 | M & J ASPHALT PAVING CO INC | 1254734 | IL | 3 |
Recent Inspections
856 inspections at this site (page 1 of 35)