Carrier profile · USDOT 2979800 · MC013650 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Zero Max Inc

Palatine, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2017
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
215
Power units
215
Drivers
640
Inspections · 24 mo
54
Crashes · 24 mo
37M
Annual miles
9 yr
Registered
64
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Authority and insurance are in order. 3 fatal crashes in 24 months. Vehicle OOS well above average: 34.9% 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 rates4/20
Crashes & rating0/20
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
34.9%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 121 of 347 inspections
Driver out-of-service
3.4%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 22 of 639 inspections
Crashes
54
3 fatal14 injury51 tow-away
Crash rate 0.73 per 1M mi
Total inspections
640
Driver inspections
639
Vehicle inspections
347
People injured
22
Fatalities
3
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC013650
Revocation pending
No
Common 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 22, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
215
Power units
215
Trucks
15
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
215
Drivers
30
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
37,000,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2979800
MC / docket
MC-13650
Legal name
Zero Max Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 28, 2017
Last MCS-150
Apr 22, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
215 (30)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Zero Max Inc's USDOT number?

Zero Max Inc's USDOT number is 2979800 and its docket number is MC013650.

Is Zero Max Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Zero Max Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 640 roadside inspections, a 34.9% vehicle and 3.4% driver out-of-service rate, and 54 reportable crashes (3 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Zero Max Inc's fleet?

215 power units and 215 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 22, 2026.

What insurance does Zero Max Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc.

Where is Zero Max Inc located?

Zero Max Inc is located at 1540 E Dundee Rd Ste 220, Palatine, IL, 60074. Phone: (630) 423-7227.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.