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HAMMER EXPRESS INC

DOT 540837
MC 269258
Entity Carrier
300 AMENDODGE DR, SHOREWOOD, IL 60404-9363 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
540837
ACTIVE

Overview

HAMMER EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2026, based in Shorewood, Illinois, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 30 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
29.41176470588235%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
#
Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
44 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

27
Inspections, 24 mo
49
Violations, 24 mo
7
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-28
393.78 — Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers (Unit 1)
2026-08-28
392.2LV — Lane Restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-08-28
392.2-SLLS4 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-08-20
393.55D1-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. (Unit 1)
2026-08-20
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-29
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 2)
2026-07-29
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 1)
2026-07-20
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2026-07-20
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-07-20
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-04-23
393.55C1-B — Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. (Unit 1)
2026-04-23
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-04-23
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-04-23
395.3A2-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (Unit D)
2026-04-23
393.48A-BIBD — Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle (Unit 2)
2026-04-23
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-04-23
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-04-23
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-04-23
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)
2026-04-23
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-03-20
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 2)
2026-03-20
393.75A3 — Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-03-20
396.5B — Oil and/or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-03-20
393.47A — Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-03-20
393.9T — Inoperable tail lamp (Unit 1)
2025-08-22
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-07-10
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 2)
2025-07-09
393.9A-LBL — Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2025-07-09
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-06-26
395.8E1PC — HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units30
Drivers30
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-269258

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HAMMER EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 540837 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does HAMMER EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is HAMMER EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does HAMMER EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 30 power units with 30 drivers on file.

Contact HAMMER EXPRESS INC

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Physical Address
300 AMENDODGE DR
SHOREWOOD, IL 60404-9363
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