Tesla Group INC
Chicago, IL
Profile data updated Jul 24, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
40
Power Units
38
Drivers
FMCSA since 2018 (8 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
TESLA GROUP INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 2018. Based in Chicago, IL, they operate a fleet of 40 power units with 38 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Hopper / Grain and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Tesla Group INC operates the following equipment types:
Need dispatch for this equipment type?
Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 23 | 17 | 0 | 40 |
| Trailers | 25 | 16 | 0 | 41 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Tesla Group INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 38
MCS-150 Mileage: 4,005,566 miles (2024)
Driver Information
38
Total Drivers
38
CDL Drivers
38
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TESLA GROUP INC
45 trucks and 40 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Freightliner, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 45 TRUCK TRACTOR, 40 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 22.4% — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. 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 | 45 | 53% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 40 | 47% |
Trailers (40 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 | 40 |
| Utility Trailer | 23 |
| Great Dane | 6 |
| Vanguard National | 2 |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
| Wabash | 2 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Fontaine | 1 |
| Freightliner | 1 |
| Brewer Uti | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 34 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 5 |
| 53 ft | 35 |
| 48 ft | 3 |
| 2 axles | 37 |
Vehicle makes (10 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 26 | 31% |
| Freightliner | 25 | 29% |
| Volvo Truck | 18 | 21% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 6 | 7% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 2 | 2% |
| Wabash Vans | 2 | 2% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 2 | 2% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 2% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 1% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 941809 | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| P1335811 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| NONE | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | May 2026 |
| 982381ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | May 2026 |
| 1022567 | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| P1268399 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 680769ST | IL | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| P1314348 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 949237ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| P1335812 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| P1251411 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| DSH9410 | FL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| TEMP | IL | Freightliner SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 5160702 | IL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| P 1094021 | IL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 982379ST | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| P1223246 | UK | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| 691592ST | UK | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| P1225805 | IL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 949241 | IL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: IL (80) · UK (2) · TN (1) · FL (1) · OK (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 85)
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.
Dispatch Services in IL
Looking for dispatch services for these equipment types in IL?
Verify on Official Sources
Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:
Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
112
Inspections
24 months
105
Violations
Total found
23
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.8%)
✓ Better than national average (-3.9%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | AR | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 2 | 2 |
| 06/30/2026 | NM | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/25/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | AR | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/21/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/15/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | AR | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around | 4 | 1 |
| 05/11/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/08/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/06/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 112 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
5 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/08/2025 | KY | HEBRON, KY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/02/2025 | LA | BOSSIER CITY, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/18/2024 | TX | PORT ARTHUR, TX | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 11/18/2024 | TX | PORT ARTHUR, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Tesla Group INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.
These checks use public U.S. government records — the carrier's license status, safety-inspection and crash history, ownership links, and the U.S. Treasury sanctions list — refreshed automatically. A flag doesn't prove wrongdoing; it's a prompt to verify before you do business.
Reviews of Tesla Group INC
Have you worked with this carrier?
Be the first to share your experience — communication, equipment, and reliability. Honest reviews help other brokers and shippers decide who to trust. Takes under a minute.
Write the first review✍ Leave a review of Tesla Group INC
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TESLA GROUP INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TESLA GROUP INC is inferred to operate: Hopper / Grain and Dry Van.
Is TESLA GROUP INC's authority currently active?
TESLA GROUP INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has TESLA GROUP INC been in business?
TESLA GROUP INC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 2018, making their authority approximately 8 years, 3 months old.
Where is TESLA GROUP INC located?
TESLA GROUP INC is physically located at CHICAGO, IL 60656.
Roadside Inspection History 112 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TESLA GROUP INC has been inspected 112 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TN, KY, AL. Out of these, 17 inspections (about 15%) 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 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 7 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-25 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-15 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-11 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-06 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-23 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 10 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-04-22 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-12 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-08 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-24 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
Showing 25 of 112 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), TESLA GROUP INC was cited for 78 violations, of which 20 (26%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 17 |
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 |
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.
Related Carriers in IL
DP EXCAVATING LLC
ActiveDOT# 3937763 · PITTSBURG, IL
80,000 power units
MEDTRANS LLC
ActiveDOT# 987933 · NORTHBROOK, IL
2,128 power units
DOT TRANSPORTATION INC
ActiveDOT# 424023 · MT STERLING, IL
1,853 power units
HENIFF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LLC
ActiveDOT# 759493 · OAK BROOK, IL
1,646 power units
HENIFF FOOD GRADE LLC
ActiveDOT# 834726 · OAK BROOK, IL
1,099 power units
GROWMARK INC
ActiveDOT# 214862 · BLOOMINGTON, IL
1,088 power units
Carrier History & Continuity
Research signals that connect this carrier to other USDOT entities — useful for shippers, brokers, and insurers performing due diligence.
Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
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.
For background on FMCSA's chameleon-carrier risk-based vetting program: FMCSA methodology →
For Carriers & Fleet Owners
Hiring Drivers for Your Fleet?
Tell us your requirements — equipment, lanes, pay range, home-time preferences. Our team recruits and pre-screens drivers from our nationwide network and sends you matched candidates within 48 hours. No upfront fees, no contracts.
- ✓ CDL & non-CDL drivers across all 50 states
- ✓ Equipment-specific matching (dry van, reefer, flatbed, etc.)
- ✓ Pre-screened MVR, PSP, employment history
- ✓ Local, regional & OTR placements
Is this your company? Claim this profile
Your online presence
This is what brokers see when they Google you.
Freight fraud cost the industry $725M+ last year, so brokers and shippers now vet every carrier before booking — and they start by Googling your DOT/MC. A bare record can quietly cost you loads. O Trucking builds you a professional website, free, so you control what they find. Optional hosting just $150/yr — no agency fees, no contracts.
- ✓ Built free — you own it
- ✓ Presents your authority, safety & insurance the right way
- ✓ Live in a few days
- ✓ Optional hosting $150/yr (SEO & social if you want)