Cassens Transport Company
USDOT 124358 · MC-42537 · Edwardsville, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Cassens Transport Company is a corporation based in Edwardsville, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 911 power units and 669 drivers, which ranks it #23 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 382 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 28.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 50 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (14 injuries, 1 fatality, 50 tow-away), or 5.5 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are motor vehicles.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cassens Transport Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 124358 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-42537 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 145 N Kansas Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025 |
| Phone | (618) 655-2750 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 124358.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 911 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 911 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.73 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 42,299,099 miles reported for 2025 – about 46,432 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 669 CDL drivers; 569 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 100 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Cassens Transport Company | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.1% | 17.8% | 22.2% | 57% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 33% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.5 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 30% higher than average |
| Inspections | 382 | 382 with a driver check, 196 with a vehicle check, 263 BASIC violations recorded, 13 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 26, 1996) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Transportation Inc USDOT 2365562 | Chicago | 450 | 450 | 1,391 | 21.6% | 57 |
| GP Transportation Company USDOT 1527352 | Joliet | 575 | 491 | 1,139 | 23.2% | 48 |
| Central States Trucking LLC USDOT 185732 | Oak Brook | 900 | 881 | 966 | 30.6% | 47 |
| Cadence Premier Cargo Inc USDOT 1861195 | Joliet | 946 | 981 | 2,123 | 21.1% | 108 |
| Quantix SCS LLC USDOT 138986 | Morris | 950 | 803 | 540 | 20.9% | 42 |
| RCCB Transportation LLC USDOT 2588870 | Rosemont | 873 | 907 | 60 | 14.8% | 21 |
Other carriers near Edwardsville
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Transit Co USDOT 437693 | Granite City | 270 | 250 | 372 | 13.4% | 24 |
| Sunny River LLC USDOT 2789048 | Granite City | 260 | 260 | 293 | 25.9% | 19 |
| Cornerstone Logistics LLC USDOT 3846288 | Madison | 100 | 93 | 94 | 13.1% | 8 |
| Lanter Distributing LLC USDOT 2286133 | Madison | 93 | 88 | 136 | 53.3% | 10 |
| Stutz Excavating Inc USDOT 323579 | Alton | 79 | 46 | 12 | 50.0% | 1 |
| H Trucking Inc USDOT 183326 | Jerseyville | 70 | 20 | 36 | 26.7% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cassens Transport Company?
Cassens Transport Company is registered with USDOT number 124358 and operating authority MC-42537.
How many trucks does Cassens Transport Company have?
It reports 911 power units (911 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 911 trailers, with 669 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 22, 2026).
Where is Cassens Transport Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Edwardsville, Illinois 62025.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cassens Transport Company?
Over 24 months, 28.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.