Tesso Freight LLC
Lombard, IL
DBA: TESSO FREIGHT
Tesso Freight LLC is an active motor carrier based in Lombard, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3608770 and MC 1228456. It reports 7 power units and 7 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 22 roadside inspections, a 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
- USDOT
- 3608770
- MC
- 1228456
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Lombard, IL
- Power units
- 7
- Drivers
- 7
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 22
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 36.4% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
7
Power Units
7
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (5 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: October 2027 (set by USDOT 3608770's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 1, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in April 2021, about 5 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 469,200 fleet miles in 2024, about 67,000 miles per power unit.
- 551 other USDOT registrations list Lombard, IL as their physical address.
Equipment
What Tesso Freight LLC runs, and the government record each item comes from (20 of its VINs decoded):
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 12 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Tesso Freight LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 7
MCS-150 Mileage: 469,200 miles (2024)
Driver Information
7
Total Drivers
7
CDL Drivers
7
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TESSO FREIGHT LLC
8 trucks and 13 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Aug 20, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 13 SEMI-TRAILER, 8 TRUCK TRACTOR. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 62% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 38% |
Trailers (13 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 | 13 |
| Utility Trailer | 6 |
| Great Dane | 2 |
| Wanamaker | 1 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 12 |
| 53 ft | 10 |
| 2 axles | 11 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | 38% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 6 | 29% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 10% |
| Wanamaker | 1 | 5% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 5% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 5% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 5% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 5% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (21)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHHDR5LSLP8092 | P1228164 | IL | 2020 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 5 | Aug 2026 |
| 1UYVS2538K3633413 | 1048150ST | IL | 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Aug 2026 |
| 1JJV532D6FL872822 | 594552ST | IL | Wanamaker | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1FUJHHDR5MLMF7237 | P1283252 | IL | 2021 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 1UYVS2530CP191950 | 958068ST | IL | 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR0LSLU2312 | P1221885 | IL | 2020 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 7 | Jun 2026 |
| 1GRAA0623JK286996 | 1032845ST | IL | 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 1GRAA0625JB702059 | 1032846ST | IL | 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 3 | May 2026 |
| 1UYVS2532FP263719 | 1020346ST | IL | 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR5PSUE6442 | P1146100 | IL | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1JJV532D6FL840629 | 951029ST | IL | 2015 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR2MSML6614 | P1186400 | IL | 2021 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 5 | Dec 2025 |
| 3AKJDDR5LSLP8092 | 1228164 | IL | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 1UYVS2530CP19195 | 958068ST | IL | 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 3AKJHHDR4JSJU3034 | P1176779 | IL | 2018 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| 5V8VA5320GM606783 | 994551ST | IL | 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 1UYVS25309P616608 | 916280ST | IL | 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 3 | Aug 2025 |
| 1UYVS2532GP561611 | 988772ST | IL | 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 1DW1A53241S406424 | 869636ST | IL | 2001 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 3H3V532C551111008 | 796015 | IL | 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2025 |
| 1FUJA6AV66LV59065 | P1146100 | IL | 2006 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Feb 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 21)
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 — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
22
Inspections
24 months
28
Violations
Total found
7
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-1.7%)
✗ Worse than national average (+13.5%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | TN | Full | 2 | 2 |
| 06/04/2026 | NV | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2026 | CA | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 04/08/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/20/2025 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/03/2025 | NM | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/25/2025 | NM | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/24/2025 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 11/20/2025 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/19/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 11 | ✓ |
| 08/05/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 22 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
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
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | 91X | CA997538795 | $750,000 | 05/28/2025 |
View Insurance History (2 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA949122647 | 05/14/2021 | 06/19/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA949122647 | 05/14/2021 | 05/28/2025 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25/2026 | IL | NORMAL TWP, IL | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
Recent Changes
Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TESSO FREIGHT LLC operate?
TESSO FREIGHT LLC's equipment on government records: Dry Van (12 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
Is TESSO FREIGHT LLC's authority currently active?
TESSO FREIGHT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Tesso Freight LLC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: October 2027 (set by USDOT 3608770's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 1, 2025.
What is Tesso Freight LLC's safety record?
It reports 7 power units and 7 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 22 roadside inspections, a 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
Roadside Inspection History 22 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TESSO FREIGHT LLC has been inspected 22 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NM, IL, CA. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 23%) 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 395.24 — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-04 | NV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-08 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-20 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-03 | NM | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-25 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-24 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-20 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-19 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 11 | — |
| 2025-08-05 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-27 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-24 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-07 | NM | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-03-25 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-02-19 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-12-10 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-16 | AZ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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
23 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for TESSO FREIGHT LLC, of which 7 (30%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 6 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 24 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 5 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.42 | 2 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.04 | 2 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 1 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.56 | 7 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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