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Carrier Profile · DOT 1996311

James E Pollnow

DBA: Aloha Pool Water

Authority InactiveElgin, IL 60124-0222
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

James E Pollnow has a fleet of 3 power units and 3 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameJames E Pollnow
DBAAloha Pool Water
DOT #1996311
MC #MC110509
CityElgin
StateIllinois
ZIP60124-0222
Authority age16.3y
StatusAuthority Inactive
Common authority⚠ Inactive
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/31/2025
Company officerJames Pollnow
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
3
Power units
Drivers
3
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections on record

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Location

12 N 102 MUIRHEAD RD, Elgin, IL, 60124-0222

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

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Authority Granted
Feb 2010
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

James E Pollnow

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is James E Pollnow authorized to operate?

James E Pollnow's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is James E Pollnow's safety record?

James E Pollnow does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does James E Pollnow operate?

James E Pollnow operates 3 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is James E Pollnow insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has James E Pollnow had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for James E Pollnow as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for James E Pollnow?

James E Pollnow's DOT number is 1996311 and MC number is MC110509. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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