RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC, DOT #1398281 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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2 of your 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Ohio on April 9.
Your latest, Indiana on June 9, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 10 trucks and 10 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in CHICAGO, Illinois (USDOT #1398281). As of November 6, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 86/100 (Low Risk), based on 14 recent inspection(s) and 21 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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86/100 Low Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 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.
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- June 9, 2026, Indiana. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- April 13, 2026, Kentucky. No violations.
- April 9, 2026, Ohio. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 5 violations in all. Written up for a driver qualification violation (49 CFR 391.11), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17), and an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.22).
- Dec. 19, 2025, New York. No violations.
- Nov. 28, 2025, Washington. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 6 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
- Oct. 21, 2025, Washington. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC531283, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on March 27, 2008.
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC: CHICAGO, Illinois Trucking Company
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC is a small fleet operating out of CHICAGO, Illinois with USDOT number 1398281. The company operates 10 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 86/100, classified as Low Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC has undergone 14 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 7.1%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 7.1%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC carries 21 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated June 9, 2026. Across 14 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation 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 86/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES 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. 86 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Low Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES 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.
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES 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, 10 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: 568,030 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: 10 tractors, 10 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 10 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.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 2 crash events involving RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 2 resulted in a tow-away. 2 events meet 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-20, BARTLETT, IL on August 2, 2021.
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Ohio (3), Washington (3), Illinois (3). The concentration in Ohio is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 14 recorded inspections, RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC's 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate sits well below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 7.1% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-13 | KY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-09 | OH | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-19 | NY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-28 | WA | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-21 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-07 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-07 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-12 | OH | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-21 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC
What is RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC's FMCSA safety rating?
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC (USDOT #1398281) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 86/100 (Low Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC operates 10 power unit(s) and 10 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 RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC based?
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in CHICAGO, Illinois, under USDOT number 1398281.
What is RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 14 recent DOT inspection(s) and 21 recorded violation(s) for RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC (USDOT #1398281), 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 RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES INC scores 86/100 (Low 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 RELIABLE TRUCKING SERVICES 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: November 6, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile