UNITED LINES INC
DES PLAINES, IL
UNITED LINES INC is a motor carrier based in DES PLAINES, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2485336. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
UNITED LINES INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Des Plaines, IL. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
Safety Snapshot
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 71% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (2) and OH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.3% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (25.0% of violations); top code 391.41B10-MC (Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 9, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 11, 2024 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 8, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 31, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Utility | 7 | |
| Wabash National | 6 | |
| Wabash | 3 | |
| Volvo | 2 | |
| Dm Utility | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87258499 | Mar 10, 2026 | MO | 3 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86234591 | Nov 3, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-polk-county,-i26 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85593881 | Aug 26, 2025 | SC | 3 | LEXINGTON SC |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84636279 | May 9, 2025 | FL | 3 | GRAND RIDGE FL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84663952 | May 8, 2025 | AL | 3 | DEATSVILLE AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.41B10-MC | Yes |
| 83917203 | Feb 18, 2025 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82345462 | Aug 8, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-020---marion---i-57-s/b |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82293858 | Jul 31, 2024 | VA | 3 | MARSHALL VA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.22(a), 395.8(a) | No |
| 82163221 | Jul 18, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82106354 | Jul 11, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81721831 | May 22, 2024 | MS | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.8 | No |
| 81655131 | May 17, 2024 | LA | 3 | SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81257452 | Mar 26, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-57 SB |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.78 | No |
| 80628873 | Jan 17, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80535645 | Jan 3, 2024 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80309730 | Dec 4, 2023 | FL | 1 | I95 YULEE WIM-NORTH |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45(d), 396.5(b) | No |
| 80183016 | Nov 15, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80081630 | Nov 1, 2023 | TN | 3 | tn-thp-1-knox-scales---west |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79468931 | Aug 22, 2023 | FL | 1 | I95 YULEE WIM-NORTH |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0002417812 | Nov 3, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC0021570403 | Oct 27, 2021 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA706232500X | May 31, 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2014 | MC860402-P | CPL | PERMIT | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300128974 | 91X | Mar 25, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978712994 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0723984 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2018 | Mar 25, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN144121 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 25, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN144121 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2014 | Apr 25, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 25, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 25, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Apr 25, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 25, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 4, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I95 YULEE WIM-NORTH | FL | 2 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| DEATSVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
| GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 SB | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| SCALES | LA | 1 | 0 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC860402
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify UNITED LINES INC
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