US-20
Roadside inspection site in Illinois • 519 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US-20 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 519 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 368 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 10.6%, 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 110 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (19 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
519 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 | 110 | 2 | 1.8% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
| 7 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 20 | 393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 25 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 28 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 30 | 383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 43 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 47 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75I1 | Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLACKHAWK TRANSPORT INC | 391460 | WI | 58 |
| 2 | CONTRACT FREIGHT MANAGEMENT LLC | 1800704 | MO | 15 |
| 3 | PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY | 111943 | IL | 8 |
| 4 | RW KUBLY TRUCKING INC | 2523724 | WI | 7 |
| 5 | TRI STATE FUEL SERVICE LLC | 3769996 | IL | 6 |
| 6 | CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | MI | 6 |
| 7 | SUNSET CARTAGE INC | 811682 | IL | 5 |
| 8 | MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING | 229003 | IA | 5 |
| 9 | PEARL VALLEY FARMS INC | 1168606 | IL | 4 |
| 10 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 4 |
| 11 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 3 |
| 12 | RT&T ENTERPRISES INC | 475540 | IL | 3 |
| 13 | HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES LLC | 65769 | IA | 3 |
| 14 | ADKINS MILK HAULING LLC | 1830598 | IL | 3 |
| 15 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 3 |
| 16 | ROGER JAMESON | 141888 | IL | 2 |
| 17 | HC TRANSPORT INC | 726855 | OH | 2 |
| 18 | HORIZON DISTRIBUTORS INC | 917943 | IL | 2 |
| 19 | LAMONICA BEVERAGES INC | 958766 | IL | 2 |
| 20 | AMERICAN ALLIANCE EXPRESS INC | 1909468 | IL | 2 |
Recent Inspections
519 inspections at this site (page 1 of 21)