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Carrier profile · USDOT 540837 · MC269258 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Hammer Express Inc

Shorewood, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, Hay+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (708) 485-0530
30
Power units
30
Drivers
26
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
707K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 31.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
31.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 16 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 26 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
26
Driver inspections
26
Vehicle inspections
16
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC269258
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Incline Casualty Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
30
Power units
30
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
30
Drivers
30
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
707,210 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
540837
MC / docket
MC-269258
Legal name
Hammer Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 27, 1993
Last MCS-150
Apr 22, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
30 (30)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Hammer Express Inc's USDOT number?

Hammer Express Inc's USDOT number is 540837 and its docket number is MC269258.

Is Hammer Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Hammer Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 26 roadside inspections, a 31.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Hammer Express Inc's fleet?

30 power units and 30 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 22, 2026.

What insurance does Hammer Express Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Incline Casualty Company.

Where is Hammer Express Inc located?

Hammer Express Inc is located at 300 Amendodge Dr, Shorewood, IL, 60404-9363. Phone: (708) 485-0530.

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