Ohio Rail Connection Inc
USDOT 1285063 · MC-499725 · Chicago, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Ohio Rail Connection Inc (dba Eagle Intermodal) is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 83 power units and 83 drivers, which ranks it #587 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 50 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 71.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 3.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, building materials, intermodal containers, paper products, construction.
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| Legal name | Ohio Rail Connection Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Eagle Intermodal |
| USDOT number | 1285063 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-499725 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 4900 S Mason, Chicago, IL 60638 |
| Phone | (708) 430-7800 |
| First registered | Sep 13, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1285063.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 83 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 711,694 miles reported for 2025 – about 8,575 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 83 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 83 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Ohio Rail Connection Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 71.4% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 249% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 40% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 24% lower than average |
| Inspections | 50 | 50 with a driver check, 7 with a vehicle check, 17 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ohio Rail Connection Inc?
Ohio Rail Connection Inc is registered with USDOT number 1285063 and operating authority MC-499725.
How many trucks does Ohio Rail Connection Inc have?
It reports 83 power units (83 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 83 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 13, 2026).
Where is Ohio Rail Connection Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chicago, Illinois 60638.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ohio Rail Connection Inc?
Over 24 months, 71.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.