Highlander Transportation IncUSDOT 2533966VR 88/100DES PLAINES, IL

Carrier profileFMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026

Highlander Transportation Inc

USDOT: 2533966
MC: 880891

Inspected in 33 jurisdictionsDES PLAINES, IL

CARRIER ACTIVE

Fleet snapshot24-mo observations

115Reported power

100 seen in inspections

151Trailers seen

Inspection records

4.3Avg age (yr)

2005–2026 · vPIC

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Assessment evidence · FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026

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Fatal crash on record

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Fatal crash on record2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.12 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 2014.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 459 inspections.

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USDOT registration yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo18.6%

▼ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

13 in 24 mo

Fleet snapshot24-mo observations

115Reported power

100 seen in inspections

151Trailers seen

Inspection records

4.3Avg age (yr)

2005–2026 · vPIC

Call company(847) 258-5105 Email company[email protected]

Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

115 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Observed fleet ageObserved

4.3 yr

Model years 2005–2026. No peer comparison available.

Registration historyOn record

12 yr registered

USDOT record added in 2014. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

202 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

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63 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent Oct 23, 2026.

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Historical filings do not establish current coverage. Observed units are a sample, not a complete fleet inventory. Shared vehicle matches are research leads, not proof of ownership or fraud.

Safety

322 inspections · rolling 24 months · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 18.6%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 2.2%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

24-mo population · 167 vehicle / 316 driver checks

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

23.5% · latest 6-mo window▼ Falling

How to read this trend

Vehicle-level inspections resulting in a vehicle OOS order, pooled over each trailing six-month window. Trending down 6.5 pts across the window. The national vehicle benchmark measures the same population.

Roadside inspection history· 24 calendar months · current month partial

316 inspections · Dec '24–Nov '26

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

How to read monthly counts

Monthly FMCSA records across 24 calendar months, including the current partial month. This calendar window differs from the rolling day-level inspection summary. Vehicle and driver populations can overlap within one inspection. The line shows inspections with any OOS result.

Inspection coverage· annual inspections / registered power unit

Annual inspections per registered power unit.

Well-monitored

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈1.4 / unit·yr

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Within the expected band for a 115-unit fleet — more roadside records are available to review alongside OOS and crash findings.

Registered power units: 115
Inspections · 24 mo: 322
Annualized: ≈161 / yr
Coverage: ≈1.4 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

Recorded violations · ranked by frequency

392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving121 · 2 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance33 · 14 OOS
393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance31 · 28 OOS
393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance26 · 9 OOS
395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance22 · 0 OOS
395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance16 · 2 OOS
393.95 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)Vehicle Maintenance11 · 0 OOS
396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance10 · 3 OOS
393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance8 · 1 OOS
395.32 ELD — non-authenticated drivingHOS Compliance8 · 0 OOS

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Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: Active
Contract: Active
Broker: None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability$750,000 in force

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Not recorded per census

Insurance adequacy· filed BIPD vs the $750K federal floor

$750K in forcegeneral-freight federal minimum

$750K floor

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Coverage requirements

Filed BIPD coverage of $750K meets or exceeds the $750K general-freight floor (49 CFR 387.9). Some commodities require $1M–$5M; verify against your load.

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$750K BIPD last filed ’24 · 7 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn

Artisan Truckers’14–’16

National Union’19–’21

Carolina’22–now

2014201720202023now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 7 insurer eras are named in the list below.

BIPD in force — $750,000 · CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · since May 2024

All 7 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	May 2022 → May 2024	$750K	1
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2021 → May 2022	$750K	1
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	May 2019 → May 2021	$750K	2
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	May 2018 → May 2019	$750K	1
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC	May 2017 → May 2018	$750K	2
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	Aug 2016 → May 2017	$750K	1
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	Aug 2014 → Aug 2016	$750K	1

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Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Nov 13, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 115
Observed power (24 mo): 100
Trailers (towed): 151

Power units define capacity; trailers stay separate.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

Average age

2026

Newest model yr

2005

Oldest model yr

79.3%

VINs decoded

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Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 33 jurisdictions · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Nov 13, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusNational

revealed

Jurisdictions observed

33 US states

Mapped inspections · 24 mo

CA busiest

US inspection map· US states and DC · roadside inspections, last 24 mo

US map; all recognized jurisdiction counts below.

Inspection counts by jurisdiction

California: 74 inspections
New Mexico: 45 inspections
Illinois: 32 inspections
Utah: 32 inspections
Arizona: 12 inspections
Kansas: 11 inspections
Nevada: 10 inspections
Indiana: 8 inspections
South Dakota: 8 inspections
Washington: 8 inspections
Wisconsin: 8 inspections
Colorado: 7 inspections
Missouri: 7 inspections
Iowa: 6 inspections
Texas: 6 inspections
Maryland: 5 inspections
Michigan: 5 inspections
Minnesota: 5 inspections
Nebraska: 5 inspections
Wyoming: 4 inspections
Arkansas: 3 inspections
Montana: 3 inspections
Georgia: 2 inspections
Idaho: 2 inspections
North Dakota: 2 inspections
New Jersey: 2 inspections
New York: 2 inspections
Ohio: 2 inspections
Oregon: 2 inspections
Massachusetts: 1 inspections
North Carolina: 1 inspections
Oklahoma: 1 inspections
Pennsylvania: 1 inspections

Home base

DES PLAINES, IL

580 S WOLF RD

Most inspections: CA

74 inspections

CA 74 · NM 45 · IL 32

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Network & connections

Shared vehicles & matching records · not a fraud finding

FMCSA network & connections data as of Nov 13, 2026

Connection records are not fraud findings. Shared vehicles or business details alone do not establish ownership, common management or wrongdoing.

Last 12 months: 5 vehicles observed under 6 other carriers

The same VINs appear in inspection records under more than one USDOT: 1298461 2524661 2479620 601556 292644 2588231Leases, equipment sales and owner-operators changing carriers can explain overlaps. A match alone is not evidence of double brokering or fraud.

Show all-time history (14 vehicles · 18 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: 1298461 2524661 3902833 1376019 3715729 1994664 3615357 2995799

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

Observed (24 mo)

Shared w/ other carriers

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Nov 14, 2026

Location

Physical address: 580 S WOLF RD, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
Mailing address: 1186 PO BOX, DES PLAINES, IL, 60017
Operation: Interstate

Contact

Phone: (847) 258-5105
Email: [email protected]
Web domain: highlandertrans.com

Registration

Officer: Jan Leja
USDOT / docket: 2533966 · MC-880891
First registered: Aug 19, 2014
Last MCS-150: Dec 30, 2025 · 8,500,000 mi (2023)
FMCSA safety rating: Not rated
Recordable crash rate: 0.00
D-U-N-S: —

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

Power units

Drivers

CDL drivers

Annual mileage

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Federal activity

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FMCSA federal activity data as of Nov 14, 2026

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19%

vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

31 of 167 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Nov 2024 to Nov 2026.

252violation records

48OOS-tagged records

31 of 167inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Unsafe driving

852%2 / 85

Other vehicle maintenance

4833%16 / 48

Hours of service

474%2 / 47

Brakes

3837%14 / 38

Lights

2832%9 / 28

Driver fitness

5100%5 / 5

Other / unclassified

10%0 / 1

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

30%

15%

30%

15%Nov 24 to May 257 / 46

24%May 25 to Nov 2510 / 42

14%Nov 25 to May 266 / 43

22%May 26 to Nov 268 / 36

Top 3 codes (33 of 252 records)

392.2-SLLEWA1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)12
392.2-SLLS2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)11
395.24 ELD — record edits / data10

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392.2-SLLLR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)8
393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)8
393.45B2-BHTD Brake tubing / hose defects7
395.8E1PC Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing7
392.2-SLLEQP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)6
392.2-SLLS3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)6
393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects5
393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components5
395.32B-ELDDFR ELD — non-authenticated driving5
392.2-SLLED State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
392.2-SLLS1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
392.2-SLLSR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)4
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)4
392.2-SLLS4 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
393.11A1-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing3
393.45B2UV Brake tubing / hose defects3
393.60C Windshield / glazing3
393.9A-LLPL Inoperative required lamps3
393.9A-LSLIWR Inoperative required lamps3
393.9A-LTSI Inoperative required lamps3
395.22H4-ELDBRODS ELD — provider/registration/malfunction3
395.8E Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing3
396.17C-PI Periodic (annual) inspection3
396.5B-HWSL Oil and/or grease leak3
392.2-SLLCP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLMF State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLSWZ State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLTCD State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2LV State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
393.11TL Required lamps/reflectors missing2
393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects2
393.45D-BAAL Brake tubing / hose defects2
393.47A-BCLMAD-SA Brake actuators / linings / components2
393.75A2-TAOBB-6 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)2
393.78 Windshield wipers2
393.78A-WS Windshield wipers2
393.95A1 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)2
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)2
393.9A-LCL Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LHLI Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LRLI Inoperative required lamps2
395.22G-ELDMFV ELD — provider/registration/malfunction2
395.24D-ELDPT ELD — record edits / data2
395.3A3II Driving beyond hours-of-service limits2
395.8E-HOSPD Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing2
396.5B-L Oil and/or grease leak2
383.23A2 Operating without a valid CDL1
383.23A2-LCDLN Operating without a valid CDL1
383.95A-LCDL Commercial Driver's License (CDL)1
387.303B4 Other violation1
390.21TC USDOT number marking on vehicle1
390.21TC-MC USDOT number marking on vehicle1
391.11B4 Driver not qualified1
391.41A No / expired medical certificate1
392.16-D Failure to use seat belt1
392.2-MCSR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLIFTA State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLTL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLUP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2SLLHOS State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2SLSNC State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2W State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.71A-D Driving of commercial motor vehicles1
392.82DUMT Using a hand-held mobile phone1
392.9A2-C Failure to secure load / cargo not secured1
393.100C-C Cargo securement (general)1
393.110B2I-C Cargo securement — number of tiedowns1
393.11A1-LCL Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-LSLMWR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.201A Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.207A-SAPPCBLM Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.207F-SLAS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.209E-SPSLA Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45A - AHIL Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45A-BHTBS Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45B2-BHHC Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45C-BSG Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.47A-BCLMBD Brake actuators / linings / components1
393.48A-BIBD Brakes inoperative1
393.53B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators1
393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators1
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75G-LOAD Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.86A1-RIG Rear impact guard / bumper1
393.9 Inoperative required lamps1
393.95A Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.95F Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.9A-LHWS Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LIL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSML Inoperative required lamps1
393.9B-LRLIWR Inoperative required lamps1
393.9B-LTSO Inoperative required lamps1
395.15G02 Automatic on-board recording device1
395.24C2II-ELDTN ELD — record edits / data1
395.24C2III-ELDSDN ELD — record edits / data1
395.24D ELD — record edits / data1
395.32B ELD — non-authenticated driving1
395.3A1-HOSPD Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.3A2-HOSPD Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.3A3I-HOSPDIT Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.8A Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8D11-HOSF Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8E1-PC Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
396.17C Periodic (annual) inspection1
396.3A1-BALAC Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BARS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-LC Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC.

HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2533966) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. effective May 8, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.

The carrier received 322 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 167 vehicle-level and 316 driver-level — across 33 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.

The carrier has 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It reports 115 power units and 115 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 30, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.

What is HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 2533966, and its motor carrier number is MC-880891.

Is HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: Active; Broker: None.

What is HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC has a 18.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 459 roadside inspections, with 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC operates 115 power units and 115 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC based?

HIGHLANDER TRANSPORTATION INC is based in DES PLAINES, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 33 jurisdictions.

Contact & documents

Call dispatch(847) 258-5105 Email dispatch[email protected]Carrier packetDownload / print · free

USDOT: 2533966
MC / Docket: MC-880891
Officer: JAN LEJA
Address: 580 S WOLF RD
DES PLAINES, IL, 60016

At a glance

Active for-hire authorityCommon authority · 12 yr since USDOT registration
$750K BIPD in forceBIPD in force — $750,000 · CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · since May 2024
Vehicle OOS 18.6%vs 22.26% national — at or below benchmark.
2 fatal crashesOn the FMCSA crash record.

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