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    Smj Freight LLC

    DOWNERS GROVE, IL · USDOT 3972563 · 288 trucks

    2.7131 ratings

    Is Smj Freight LLC a good company to drive for?

    Drivers report concerns about Smj Freight LLC, holding 2.7/5 across 131 reviews on pay, home time, dispatch, and safety. Drivers rate it highest on home time (2.7/5) and lowest on dispatch (2.5/5).

    Carrier Overview Card
    AUTHORITY NOT ACTIVE• USDOT #3972563• MC #1484918
    📍 DOWNERS GROVE, IL

    Smj Freight LLC

    Driver Reviews
    2.7/ 5.0(131 ratings)
    Home Time Consistency2.7 ★
    Dispatch & Communication2.5 ★
    FMCSA Inspection Stats24-Month Record
    Fleet Census288 Power Units • 243 Drivers

    "Great company to be apart of, feels like family. I can definitely see myself staying long term. It's been a few years so far, day one to now very consistent man…"

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    Company Rating

    Based on 135 driver reviews

    2.7

    131 reviews

    Smj Freight LLC rating distribution

    5 ★
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    Smj Freight LLC driver ratings by category

    Pay & Benefits
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    Home Time
    2.8
    Dispatch Support
    2.9
    Safety Culture
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    Reviews (135)

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    Anonymous Driver

    Mar 23, 2026
    1.0
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    Delivered 3 different loads for this company, Chicago to Michigan to Phoenix AZ and then to Texas then to Wisconsin. Got no pay from Wisconsin to Illinois. Haven't heard from them since. Still owed over 4k USD. If I don't get my paycheck by Friday I will officially open a case with the government wage and hour about this.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Mar 1, 2026
    1.0
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    This company is Terrible they left me stranded with no explanation and I did 3 loads didn't get paid I wouldn't advise no driver come this company and they misused the ELD logs

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    Anonymous Driver

    Feb 14, 2026
    2.0
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    I'm currently a driver, haven't received 1 dollar for pay. Communication is extremely bad, best to hold begging for food. Dispatch does their best and is good. Miles and eld support is ok. Required to take a 7 hour break every 30 hours.i am a currently considering new job because I didn't receive any pay and only got excuses. Lord bless and protect me while begging for food.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Jan 20, 2026
    1.0
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    They are forcing you to drive illegal log books and will leave you stranded if you don't do it

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    Anonymous Driver

    Jan 16, 2026
    5.0
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    Great company to be apart of, feels like family. I can definitely see myself staying long term. It's been a few years so far, day one to now very consistent management and operations team.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Jan 9, 2026
    5.0
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    I've had a great experience working for this company. Management is supportive, communication is clear, and they genuinely respect their employees. Dispatch is organized and fair, pay is always on time, and the equipment is well maintained. It's refreshing to work for a trucking company that values professionalism and treats people right. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a solid place to work.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Jan 8, 2026
    5.0
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    Newer equipment , decent pay. Run how you want. Can take hometime when needed. Doctors appointments were never a hassle. Will help with equipment

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    Anonymous Driver

    Dec 2, 2025
    2.0
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    Truck was picked up in bad condition. Bad kingpin or something causing bad vibrations and shaking making it DANGEROUS to drive and trying to force the driver to bring it to Chicago (but didn't even pick it up there It was LEFT ABANDONED by another driver and seems like they want a free recovery. Dispatch is rude and seems like all he cares about is getting there broken down truck to Chicago. I think they would owe me a recovery pay.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Nov 13, 2025
    1.0
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    Least to purchase program is a scam made for company not for drivers drivers. Get nothing and owe company at the end of week don't work for them!! worse than super ego

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    Anonymous Driver

    Nov 10, 2025
    4.0
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    grindy rockstart with not the best dispatcher, not really hearing me out on routes and preferences. I pleaded to get a new dispatcher and the guy i got now complies with me entirely and doesn't mind hearing "no" when i dont like a load. Good people in this company ive enjoyed my experience this far!

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    Carrier Information

    Operating Status

    Not Authorized

    Power Units

    288

    Total Drivers

    243

    Mileage 2024

    43,000,000

    Freight Types

    General Freight
    Common Authority
    StatusInactive
    Safety & Inspections Record

    Real-time roadside inspection records, out-of-service rates, and safety violations are maintained by the FMCSA.

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    Smj Freight LLC is a trucking company based in DOWNERS GROVE, IL rated 2.7/5 across 131 reviews on Oculus Reviews — ranking #1866 of 1980 rated IL carriers. The most recent driver review was submitted March 23, 2026. Federal census data lists 288 power units with 243 drivers, logging approximately 43.0 million miles annually. Ratings aggregate reviews posted publicly about this carrier across the web together with reviews written directly on Oculus Reviews, covering pay, home time, dispatch, equipment, and safety. Companies can respond publicly but cannot edit or delete a review. Current operating authority and inspection history live on the carrier's official FMCSA SAFER snapshot linked below.

    Is Smj Freight LLC legit?

    Smj Freight LLC is an FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in DOWNERS GROVE, IL — USDOT 3972563, MC 1484918. Check its current operating authority, inspections, and safety record on the official FMCSA SAFER snapshot. On Oculus Reviews it holds 2.7/5 from 131 reviews. Driver resource: how to report a trucking company for unpaid wages.

    Smj Freight LLC fleet & operations

    According to FMCSA census data, Smj Freight LLC operates 288 power units with 243 drivers, logging approximately 43.0 million miles annually.

    About Smj Freight LLC

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