FMCSA ordered this carrier to stop operating on Jun 2, 2026 (new entrant revoked - failure of safety audit).
R&F Root & Fruit
Phone (847) 867-6767Arlington Heights, IL
Find this carrier by: USDOT 4232339 · 847-867-6767 · 8478676767 · Arlington Heights, IL
Carrier information from FMCSA records. See dates and record coverage. How to verify an FMCSA record.
- USDOT
- USDOT4232339
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 2024 · 2 yrs
- Location
- Arlington Heights, IL
- MCS-150 filed
- Aug 6, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
R&F Root & Fruit is an active motor carrier based in Arlington Heights, IL, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 4232339. Phone: (847) 867-6767. It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its MCS-150 (Aug 6, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 4 roadside inspections and 1 reportable crash.
USDOT 4232339 was first registered with FMCSA on Apr 28, 2024 (2 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Aug 6, 2025. A federal out-of-service order was issued on Jun 2, 2026 and is still in effect. Its vehicles were inspected 4 times on record, most recently on Sep 1, 2026, most often in IN.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Aug 6, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Sep 1, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Jul 24, 2026
- Latest vehicle observation
- Sep 1, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Carmela Karabatsos
- Legal name
- R&F Root & Fruit
- Doing business as
- Roots&Fruits
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 4232339
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Apr 28, 2024 (2 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Aug 6, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- September 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Arlington Heights, IL
- USDOT registrations in Arlington Heights
- 735
- Currently active
- 371 (50%)
- One-truck operations
- 454 (62%)
- With for-hire authority
- 527 (72%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 58
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 10, 2026. This carrier reports 2 power units against a local average of 7.4.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 4232339
- Phone
- (847) 867-6767847-867-67678478676767
- Fax
- 0
- rootsandfruitsinc@gmail.com
- Officers
- Carmela Karabatsos
- Legal name
- R&F Root & Fruit
- DBA
- Roots&Fruits
- Address
- 2110 E Robinhood Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4228
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1UYVS2364AM000302, 4V4NC9EHXGN942185, 1FVACWDT28HZ68203
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 4232339 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Problem: Active out-of-service order
FMCSA ordered this carrier to stop operating.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Roost And Fruit INCUSDOT 3417210 · Arlington Hts, ILSame phoneNot activePossible link
- Bullitt Express INCUSDOT 3217800 · Arlington Hts, ILSame phoneNot activePossible link
- Elite Food ServiceUSDOT 1110486 · Arlington Heights, ILSame phoneNot activePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 4 (0 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
Out-of-service orders
| Ordered | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | In effect | — |
| May 9, 2025 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | Active | Aug 7, 2025 |
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 29 | 4 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0.14 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLLR | — | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/local laws — Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17C-PI | — | 2 | 0 |
| 385.325C-OOSO | — | 1 | 1 |
| 385.337B-OOSO | — | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | — | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 10, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (1 record, Jul 24, 2026 to Jul 24, 2026). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (0 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Sep 1, 2026
- Last crash
- Jul 24, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 88918497 | IN | Hammond In | Driver only (Level 3) | 2 / 0 | 3 / 1 | 5 violations
|
| Jan 20, 2026 | 86859387 | IN | Valparaiso In | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 3 violations
|
| Aug 5, 2025 | 85437936 | IN | Valparaiso In | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 1 | 3 violations
|
| Mar 21, 2025 | 84201366 | IN | Portage In | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Howe, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark | No | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| IN · Indiana | 4 | 2 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 2
- CDL drivers
- 2
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 2
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 2
- Trucks
- 2
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 1 (2024)
- Seen at inspections
- 2 trucks · 1 trailer
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1UYVS2364AM000302 | 2010 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | 981155ST IL | 2 | Sep 1, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 4V4NC9EHXGN942185 | 2016 | Volvo Truck Vnl | Truck Tractor | TC427AAX IN | 2 | Sep 1, 2026 | 4 / 1 |
| 1FVACWDT28HZ68203 | 2008 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | 224769H IL | 2 | Jan 20, 2026 | 2 / 1 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckInspection 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- Federal out-of-service order: New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit.
- Out-of-service order rescinded.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Federal out-of-service order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 4232339.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Apr 28, 2024
- Last MCS-150 update
- Aug 6, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is R&F Root & Fruit an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 4232339 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is R&F Root & Fruit's USDOT number?
USDOT 4232339. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact R&F Root & Fruit?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (847) 867-6767; fax 0; email rootsandfruitsinc@gmail.com; address 2110 E Robinhood Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4228.
What is R&F Root & Fruit's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does R&F Root & Fruit have?
Power units: 2; drivers: 2, as filed on its MCS-150 (Aug 6, 2025).
What does R&F Root & Fruit haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, fresh produce, meat, dry bulk, refrigerated food.
What equipment does R&F Root & Fruit operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has R&F Root & Fruit had?
Inspections: 4; crashes recorded: 1, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for R&F Root & Fruit?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives September 2027. The latest filing stored here is Aug 6, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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