Onyx Carriers LLC
Darien, IL
Profile data updated Jul 30, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
10
Power Units
10
Drivers
FMCSA since 2022 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
ONYX CARRIERS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2022. Based in Darien, IL, they operate a fleet of 10 power units with 10 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dry Van and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Onyx Carriers LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Onyx Carriers LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 10
MCS-150 Mileage: 915,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
10
Total Drivers
10
CDL Drivers
10
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ONYX CARRIERS LLC
10 trucks and 8 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 22, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Great Dane Trailers, Mack. Equipment breakdown: 10 TRUCK TRACTOR, 7 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 FULL TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 56% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 39% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 6% |
Trailers (8 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 7 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Great Dane | 4 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Great | 1 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 8 |
| 53 ft | 8 |
| 2 axles | 7 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 7 | 39% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 5 | 28% |
| Mack | 1 | 6% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 6% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 6% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 6% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 6% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 6% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (18 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1182176 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 624781T | TN | Great Dane FULL TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| P1307217 | CA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 624787T | TN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| P1213295 | IL | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 209B174 | TX | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 780860ST | UK | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Feb 2026 |
| C763EH | GA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| C763EH | UK | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| 948790ST | IL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| P978637 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| P1311834 | WI | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 5307437 | WI | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| P1223627 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2025 |
| TNL931725 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2025 |
| 582561ST | IL | Great SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2025 |
| P1257101 | IL | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 948789ST | IL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Plate registrations span 7 states: IL (9) · TN (2) · UK (2) · WI (2) · CA (1) · GA (1) · TX (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 18)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
17
Inspections
24 months
7
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+5.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 04/22/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/25/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/22/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/03/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 01/06/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/13/2025 | OH | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/21/2025 | WI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2025 | AZ | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/10/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/09/2025 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/05/2025 | WI | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/24/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/31/2024 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/20/2024 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 17 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | TINCA9085939 | $750,000 | 05/01/2026 |
View Insurance History (5 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7850914 | 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2009024 | 05/01/2024 | 05/01/2025 | CANCEL | |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2009024 | 05/01/2023 | 05/01/2024 | CANCEL | |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2009024 | 05/01/2023 | 05/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA957728495 | 05/01/2022 | 05/01/2023 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ONYX CARRIERS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ONYX CARRIERS LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van and Doubles/Triples.
Is ONYX CARRIERS LLC's authority currently active?
ONYX CARRIERS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has ONYX CARRIERS LLC been in business?
ONYX CARRIERS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2022, making their authority approximately 4 years, 4 months old.
Where is ONYX CARRIERS LLC located?
ONYX CARRIERS LLC is physically located at 805 PLAINFIELD RD SUITE 217A, DARIEN, IL 60561.
Roadside Inspection History 17 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ONYX CARRIERS LLC has been inspected 17 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IL, WI, NM. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 12%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.16-D — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-22 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-25 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-22 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-03 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-01-06 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-13 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-21 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-15 | AZ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-10 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-09 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-05 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-24 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-31 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-20 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-25 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-08 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 5 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
4 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ONYX CARRIERS LLC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (4)
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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