Z Force Transportation Inc
USDOT 1053301 · MC-441037 · Chicago Heights, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Z Force Transportation Inc is a company based in Chicago Heights, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 165 power units and 152 drivers, which ranks it #240 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 156 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 45.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% 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 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 21 tow-away), or 13.3 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, building materials, coal / coke, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Z Force Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1053301 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-441037 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 700 E Joe Orr Road, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 |
| Phone | (708) 758-5800 |
| First registered | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1053301.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 165 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 235 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 7,691,238 miles reported for 2025 – about 46,614 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 152 CDL drivers; 152 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 | Z Force Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 45.6% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 142% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 47% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 13.3 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 197% higher than average |
| Inspections | 156 | 156 with a driver check, 103 with a vehicle check, 264 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 14, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Z Force Transportation Inc?
Z Force Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1053301 and operating authority MC-441037.
How many trucks does Z Force Transportation Inc have?
It reports 165 power units (165 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 235 trailers, with 152 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 29, 2026).
Where is Z Force Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411.
What is the out-of-service rate of Z Force Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 45.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% 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.