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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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R & L TRUCKING OF ILLINOIS INC
USDOT 1165740 · MC468857 · EIN 16-1681519 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1900 W 43RD STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60609
(708) 780-0833 · JESSE MEDINA
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 57.9% — well above the 22% national average5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
40 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 666
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE — $1M BIPD · policy L25A7499 · eff 10/17/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate57.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance388 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance173 pts
Unsafe Driving136 pts
Other32 pts
Driver Fitness16 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.25E-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
IN15
IL15
WI6
IA2
MI2
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.17 | 3.21 | ≈48–55% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.77 | 2.81 | ≈94–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.44 | 9.44 | ≈90–94% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 45% · False log / RODS 25% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 44% (5 OOS) · Brakes 28% (5 OOS) · Tires 13% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Lake County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lake County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 41% · Speeding 32% · Phone / texting 22%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 14 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 43%
393.9A-LRLI, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LLPL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.08).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 21%
395.24, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.078).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.378).
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | SELBY TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 09/12/2025 | LISLE TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 08/15/2025 | Chicago, IL | ✓ | ||
| 07/25/2025 | ROYALTON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 01/22/2025 | MADISON, WI | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 79 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer30 truck7 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JESSE MEDINA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2003-09-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.6M mi reported (2025)
10/17/2025 — Insurance filed — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy L25A7499
10/17/2025 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L24A7499
10/17/2024 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L23A7499
10/17/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z84201
09/20/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/11/2023)
08/13/2019 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z82616
10/18/2017 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L16A7489
10/18/2016 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy L15A7489
10/17/2015 — Insurance cancelled — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary · policy PC1410417
09/21/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/2015)
09/14/2015 — Insurance cancelled — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary · policy PC1410417
08/18/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2015)
06/21/2015 — Insurance cancelled — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary · policy PC1410417
05/26/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/19/2015)
10/17/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS028089
09/22/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/14/2014)
01/16/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MC8135589
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