IL-173
Roadside inspection site in Illinois • 37 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
IL-173 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 37 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 26, 2026.
A total of 36 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 13.5%, 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 13 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (5 citations). A total of 27 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
37 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
27 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 385.337(b) | 385.337(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.32B | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 2 |
| 2 | I & A TRANS INC | 3451475 | IL | 1 |
| 3 | URS MIDWEST LLC | 790261 | MI | 1 |
| 4 | LA MICHOACANA WHOLESALE INC | 2406493 | TN | 1 |
| 5 | RODIZ TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3169075 | IL | 1 |
| 6 | MASTER MACHINE CRAFT INC | 4055293 | IL | 1 |
| 7 | LIA EXPRESS INC | 2997828 | IA | 1 |
| 8 | UTILITY CORE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2968604 | IL | 1 |
| 9 | FIRST TRANSPORT LLC | 113939 | WI | 1 |
| 10 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 1 |
| 11 | POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC | 114016 | WI | 1 |
| 12 | MIDWEST GLOBAL INC | 1265351 | IL | 1 |
| 13 | IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER CO LLC | 13811 | NJ | 1 |
| 14 | JOELS HOTSHOT LLC | 4089399 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | FRANKLIN WATER TREATMENT LLC | 756581 | IN | 1 |
| 16 | J RATH TRUCKING INC | 3825817 | WI | 1 |
| 17 | AMERICAN MIDWEST TRUCKING INC | 2984284 | IL | 1 |
| 18 | M & D RUIZ TRUCKING INC | 3488134 | IL | 1 |
| 19 | RUSH INTERMODAL INC | 2446029 | UT | 1 |
| 20 | WALTER GRAIN FARMS LLC | 2115756 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
37 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)