I-294

Roadside inspection site in Illinois • 2,036 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 2.6%
Total Inspections
2,036
OOS Rate
2.6%
OOS Inspections
52
Unique Carriers
1,452
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
0.7
Name
I-294
State
Illinois (IL)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
2,036
OOS Rate
2.6%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 2, 2026

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving72560.8%
2392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving1430
3392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving460
4393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance421228.6%
5392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limitUnsafe Driving3712.7%
6392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving3213.1%
7392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limitUnsafe Driving250
8392.82(a)(1)Texting while drivingUnsafe Driving200
9391.41(a)Physical qualification - generalDriver Fitness200
10396.17CNo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance170
11392.82A1Texting while drivingUnsafe Driving160
12392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving140
13396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance140
14393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance130
15393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defectsVehicle Maintenance12541.7%
16393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance120
17396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance1010100.0%
18391.41APhysical qualification - generalDriver Fitness10220.0%
19392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securementUnsafe Driving90
20393.9Inoperable Required LampVehicle Maintenance90
21392.2FCOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving8112.5%
22390.21T(b)390.21T(b)General/Admin80
23392.2POperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving80
24392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving60
25391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)Driver Fitness60
26392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limitUnsafe Driving60
27393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance50
28393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance50
29392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipmentUnsafe Driving50
30393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance50
31393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance55100.0%
32390.21TB390.21TBGeneral/Admin40
33391.15A-NSINDriving while disqualifiedDriver Fitness4375.0%
34395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)Hours of Service40
35395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not currentHours of Service40
36392.2ROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving40
37393.81Horn inoperableVehicle Maintenance40
38392.2INOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving40
39393.9TSInoperative turn signalVehicle Maintenance3266.7%
40391.15(a)Driving while disqualifiedDriver Fitness33100.0%
41392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving33100.0%
42393.207(a)Suspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
43395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of serviceHours of Service33100.0%
44392.9AOperating without proper operating authorityGeneral/Admin30
45393.75ATires/tubes - general defectsVehicle Maintenance3266.7%
46391.11B2Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiriesDriver Fitness3133.3%
47395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELDHours of Service33100.0%
48393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance30
49395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronicallyHours of Service3133.3%
50395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driverHours of Service3133.3%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

2,036 inspections at this site (page 1 of 82)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago