REDLINE TOWING INC, DOT #2509522 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
REDLINE TOWING INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in CHICAGO RIDGE, Illinois (USDOT #2509522). As of 2026-10-19T05:44:43.245Z, it holds a Conditional FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 31/100 (High Risk), based on 13 recent inspection(s) and 38 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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31/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 10 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
CIS subtotal normalizes 3 publicly-available FMCSA components (Safety Rating + Inspection Pass Rate + OOS Rate) to a 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public Socrata datasets and the SMS portal at ai.fmcsa.dot.gov is not crawlable at scale, so we surface a transparent "Not measured" rather than fabricate a score component. Carriers with a Compliance Review on record may have published BASIC data on the SAFER snapshot for that DOT.
REDLINE TOWING INC: CHICAGO RIDGE, Illinois Trucking Company
REDLINE TOWING INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of CHICAGO RIDGE, Illinois with USDOT number 2509522. The company operates 26 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Conditional. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, REDLINE TOWING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 31/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
REDLINE TOWING INC has undergone 13 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.8%, 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. The driver out-of-service rate is 30.8%, 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 REDLINE TOWING INC carries 38 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated 20260723. Across 13 recorded inspections, the record carries 4 driver out-of-service violations and 6 vehicle out-of-service violations.
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 31/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
A CIS score of 31 places REDLINE TOWING INC in the High Risk category. This carrier faces significant compliance exposure and is at elevated risk for targeted FMCSA enforcement actions, including compliance reviews and potential out-of-service orders. Immediate corrective action is strongly recommended.
Illinois Trucking Compliance: CHICAGO RIDGE Area Carriers
Motor carriers operating in Illinois must comply with both federal FMCSA regulations and state-specific transportation requirements. The CHICAGO RIDGE, IL corridor is monitored by FMCSA field offices and state highway patrol units conducting roadside inspections. Carriers based in CHICAGO RIDGE should ensure driver qualification files, vehicle inspection reports, and hours-of-service records are current and audit-ready at all times.
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Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
REDLINE TOWING 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.
REDLINE TOWING INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 6 drivers); intrastate within 100 miles (40 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: 187,179 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: 26 straight trucks. 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 3 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.
Intrastate driver count: 40. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving REDLINE TOWING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 5 involved a reported injury, and 18 resulted in a tow-away. 20 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Federal-recordable crashes feed the Crash Indicator BASIC in CSA: carriers above the intervention threshold are 7-10x more likely to be selected for a compliance review than peer carriers below the threshold. Insurance carriers also pull federal-recordable crash counts during quoting; a single recordable crash in a 24-month look-back can drive a 10-20% premium increase for owner-operators and small fleets.
Most recent recorded event: BUTTERFIELD RD, LOMBARD, IL on 20260523.
REDLINE TOWING INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Michigan (4), Illinois (3), Indiana (2). The concentration in Michigan is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams REDLINE TOWING INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How REDLINE TOWING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 13 recorded inspections, REDLINE TOWING INC's 30.8% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 30.8% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%. Vehicle OOS-rate variance is the strongest predictor of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC scores in CSA; driver OOS-rate variance is the strongest predictor of Hours-of-Service Compliance + Driver Fitness BASIC scores.
FMCSA's intervention thresholds (the percentile bands that trigger investigator outreach) are roughly 65th percentile for non-passenger non-hazmat carriers (75th for hazmat, 70th for passenger) on each BASIC. Carriers that consistently sit above the national average across multiple BASICs accumulate intervention risk faster than carriers with mixed performance. A single high BASIC alone rarely triggers enforcement; sustained over-threshold performance does.
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Recent DOT Inspections: REDLINE TOWING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | MI | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-13 | IN | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-06 | WI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-13 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-14 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-02-15 | WI | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-07-15 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-04-09 | IL | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-04-09 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-04-05 | OH | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about REDLINE TOWING INC
What is REDLINE TOWING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
REDLINE TOWING INC (USDOT #2509522) holds a "Conditional" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 31/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is REDLINE TOWING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, REDLINE TOWING INC operates 26 power unit(s) and 46 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is REDLINE TOWING INC based?
REDLINE TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in CHICAGO RIDGE, Illinois, under USDOT number 2509522.
What is REDLINE TOWING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 13 recent DOT inspection(s) and 38 recorded violation(s) for REDLINE TOWING INC (USDOT #2509522), 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 REDLINE TOWING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
REDLINE TOWING INC scores 31/100 (High 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 REDLINE TOWING 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: 2026-10-19T05:44:43.245Z. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile