Delta Freight Systems LLC
USDOT 1257876 · MC-491945 · Des Plaines, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Delta Freight Systems LLC is a company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 148 power units and 135 drivers, which ranks it #283 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 200 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 35.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% 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 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 9.5 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, household goods, intermodal containers, us mail, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Delta Freight Systems LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1257876 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-491945 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1350 E Touhy Ave Suite 110W, Des Plaines, IL 60018 |
| Phone | (847) 378-8912 |
| First registered | Jun 14, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1257876.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 127 | 21 | 0 |
| Trailers | 61 | 145 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 9,029,720 miles reported for 2024 – about 61,012 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 53% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 135 CDL drivers; 135 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 | Delta Freight Systems LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.2% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 87% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 23% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.5 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 111% higher than average |
| Inspections | 200 | 200 with a driver check, 91 with a vehicle check, 177 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 19, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Pure Freight Lines Ltd USDOT 2564216 | Franklin Park | 150 | 174 | 316 | 31.8% | 20 |
| Planet Group Inc USDOT 2400741 | Melrose Park | 85 | 65 | 64 | 21.1% | 7 |
| Lintrans Inc USDOT 1280389 | Hinsdale | 149 | 124 | 289 | 22.0% | 16 |
| KGZ Transport Corp USDOT 2839654 | Chicago | 135 | 130 | 359 | 27.2% | 16 |
| Blue Light Transport LLC USDOT 3156301 | Plainfield | 120 | 120 | 173 | 32.1% | 6 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Max Power Transport Inc USDOT 2724602 | Des Plaines | 330 | 165 | 165 | 31.3% | 12 |
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| Rotrans Lines Inc USDOT 2404805 | Des Plaines | 131 | 131 | 80 | 43.8% | 5 |
| Cargo Network Solutions Inc USDOT 1921315 | Des Plaines | 130 | 125 | 126 | 28.8% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Delta Freight Systems LLC?
Delta Freight Systems LLC is registered with USDOT number 1257876 and operating authority MC-491945.
How many trucks does Delta Freight Systems LLC have?
It reports 148 power units (148 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 206 trailers, with 135 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 30, 2025).
Where is Delta Freight Systems LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.
What is the out-of-service rate of Delta Freight Systems LLC?
Over 24 months, 35.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% 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.