Y & Y Safety Freight Inc
USDOT 2987928 · MC-19602 · West Chicago, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Y & Y Safety Freight Inc (dba SMS Loads) is a company based in West Chicago, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 100 power units and 100 drivers, which ranks it #447 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 67 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 34.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 8.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Y & Y Safety Freight Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | SMS Loads |
| USDOT number | 2987928 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-19602 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1800 W Hawthorne Ln Suite 209, West Chicago, IL 60185 |
| Phone | (630) 339-4994 |
| First registered | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2987928.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 10 | 90 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 100 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 14,000,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 140,000 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 5% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 100 CDL drivers; 100 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Y & Y Safety Freight Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 34.4% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 83% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 43% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.0 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 78% higher than average |
| Inspections | 67 | 67 with a driver check, 32 with a vehicle check, 72 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Y & Y Safety Freight Inc?
Y & Y Safety Freight Inc is registered with USDOT number 2987928 and operating authority MC-19602.
How many trucks does Y & Y Safety Freight Inc have?
It reports 100 power units (100 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 100 trailers, with 100 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 1, 2025).
Where is Y & Y Safety Freight Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in West Chicago, Illinois 60185.
What is the out-of-service rate of Y & Y Safety Freight Inc?
Over 24 months, 34.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.