EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC, DOT #1077840 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your truck was put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Illinois on March 24.
Your MCS-150 lists 8 trucks and 2 drivers.
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EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in JACKSONVILLE, Illinois (USDOT #1077840). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 75/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 recent inspection(s) and 7 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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75/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- March 24, 2026, Illinois. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- Jan. 6, 2026, Illinois. 4 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.55) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC447984, motor property contract carrier authority, reinstated on February 23, 2010.
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC: JACKSONVILLE, Illinois Trucking Company
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC is a small fleet operating out of JACKSONVILLE, Illinois with USDOT number 1077840. The company operates 8 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 75/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC has undergone 3 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC carries 7 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated March 24, 2026. Across 3 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 1 vehicle out-of-service violation.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 75/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 75 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 2 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 154,729 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 2 tractors, 6 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 2 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Salt, Rock, Gravel, Road Oil. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 1 crash event involving EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 1 resulted in a tow-away. 1 event meets the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: US Route 52, Mission Township, IL on November 13, 2007.
How EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 3 recorded inspections, EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC's 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | IL | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-06 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-06-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC
What is EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC's FMCSA safety rating?
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC (USDOT #1077840) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 75/100 (Moderate Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC operates 8 power unit(s) and 2 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC based?
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in JACKSONVILLE, Illinois, under USDOT number 1077840.
What is EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 3 recent DOT inspection(s) and 7 recorded violation(s) for EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC (USDOT #1077840), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC scores 75/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile