DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC, DOT #906643 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
3 of your 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Indiana on March 6.
Your latest, Indiana on July 7, had 4 violations, none out of service.
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.
DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC is a owner-operator motor carrier based in KANKAKEE, Illinois (USDOT #906643). As of October 29, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 57/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 7 recent inspection(s) and 26 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 3 inspections of 6 in the last 24 months, most recently March 6. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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57/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 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.
DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- July 7, 2026, Indiana. 4 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2), over the hours-of-service limit (49 CFR 395.3), and a false logbook entry (49 CFR 395.8).
- March 6, 2026, Indiana. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Feb. 20, 2026, Illinois. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 2 vehicle violations, 6 violations in all. Written up for a driver who isn't physically qualified (49 CFR 391.11), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- May 22, 2025, Iowa. Out of service: 2 driver violations, 4 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.51), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), speeding (49 CFR 392.2), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- Jan. 8, 2025, Illinois. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.60) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Nov. 27, 2024, Illinois. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC407406, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on March 26, 2019.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company's, effective February 13, 2026.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC: KANKAKEE, Illinois Trucking Company
DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC is a owner-operator operating out of KANKAKEE, Illinois with USDOT number 906643. and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 57/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC has undergone 7 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 28.6%, 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 28.6%, 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 DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC carries 26 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated July 7, 2026. Across 7 recorded inspections, the record carries 3 driver out-of-service violations and 3 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 57/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES 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. 57 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 5 crash events involving DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 2 involved a reported injury, and 5 resulted in a tow-away. 5 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: I-294, MAINE TWP, IL on February 20, 2026.
DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Indiana (3), Illinois (3), Iowa (1). The concentration in Indiana is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 7 recorded inspections, DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC's 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 28.6% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-06 | IN | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-20 | IL | 1 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-22 | IA | 2 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-01-08 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-11-27 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-02-14 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC
What is DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC's FMCSA safety rating?
DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC (USDOT #906643) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 57/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC operates 0 power unit(s) and 0 driver(s), classifying it as a owner-operator. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC based?
DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in KANKAKEE, Illinois, under USDOT number 906643.
What is DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 7 recent DOT inspection(s) and 26 recorded violation(s) for DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC (USDOT #906643), 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 DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC scores 57/100 (Elevated 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 DLS TRUCKING ENTERPRISES 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 29, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile