Rimer Freight Lines LLC
Darien, IL
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
8
Power Units
8
Drivers
FMCSA since 2017 (9 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 2017. Based in Darien, IL, they operate a fleet of 8 power units with 8 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Rimer Freight Lines LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| Trailers | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Rimer Freight Lines LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 8
MCS-150 Mileage: 400,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
8
Total Drivers
8
CDL Drivers
8
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC
8 trucks and 7 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 17, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Volvo Truck, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 8 TRUCK TRACTOR, 7 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 53% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 47% |
Trailers (7 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 |
| Utility Trailer | 7 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 7 |
| 53 ft | 7 |
| 2 axles | 7 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 7 | 47% |
| Volvo Truck | 5 | 33% |
| Freightliner | 3 | 20% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (15 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1012955ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| P1317573 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| P1323873 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1039662ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| P990498 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| 1027445ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| P1280169 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 1005593ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| P1186279 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| P1037703 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Sep 2025 |
| 971216ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Sep 2025 |
| P1289925 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2025 |
| P1241964 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2025 |
| 971227 | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2025 |
| 971226ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 15)
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
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
16
Inspections
24 months
8
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | CT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/17/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/10/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/04/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/21/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/18/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/15/2025 | WI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/24/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/06/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/22/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/15/2025 | FL | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 04/10/2025 | MT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/13/2025 | MT | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 02/22/2025 | UT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 16 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.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.
Is RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC's authority currently active?
RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC been in business?
RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since July 2017, making their authority approximately 9 years old.
Where is RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC located?
RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC is physically located at 7809 DARIEN LAKE DR, DARIEN, IL 60561.
Roadside Inspection History 16 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC has been inspected 16 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IL, AR, MT. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 13%) 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 392.2-SLLUCR — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-10 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-04 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-21 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-18 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-15 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-24 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-22 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-08 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-15 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-10 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-13 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-02-22 | UT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-29 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 7 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
3 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for RIMER FREIGHT LINES LLC, of which 1 (33%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 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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