I-294
Roadside inspection site in Illinois • 2,036 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
I-294 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 2,036 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 1,452 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.7. The out-of-service rate is 2.6%, 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 725 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (143 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
2,036 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 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 | 725 | 6 | 0.8% |
| 2 | 392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 143 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 46 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 12 | 28.6% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 37 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 6 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 1 | 3.1% |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 20 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.82A1 | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 5 | 41.7% |
| 16 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 19 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 22 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2P | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 6 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.15A-NSIN | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 34 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2R | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 40 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 46 | 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 47 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 50 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 58 |
| 2 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 33 |
| 3 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 28 |
| 4 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 14 |
| 5 | ROEHL TRANSPORT INC | 74481 | WI | 13 |
| 6 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | PA | 9 |
| 7 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 8 |
| 8 | PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | PA | 8 |
| 9 | HUB GROUP DEDICATED LLC | 801828 | IL | 8 |
| 10 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 8 |
| 11 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 7 |
| 12 | VERIHA TRUCKING INC | 158121 | WI | 7 |
| 13 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 7 |
| 14 | ALL TRUCK TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 267437 | IL | 7 |
| 15 | CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY | 124358 | IL | 7 |
| 16 | PRATT LOGISTICS LLC | 305173 | GA | 6 |
| 17 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 6 |
| 18 | PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | PA | 6 |
| 19 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 6 |
| 20 | HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES LLC | 65769 | IA | 6 |
Recent Inspections
2,036 inspections at this site (page 1 of 82)