Cardinal Transport Inc
USDOT 152518 · MC-142059 · Coal City, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Cardinal Transport Inc is a corporation based in Coal City, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 206 power units and 204 drivers, which ranks it #167 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 368 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 25.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 16 tow-away), or 7.8 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cardinal Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 152518 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-142059 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 7180 E Reed Road, Coal City, IL 60416 |
| Phone | (815) 634-4443 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 152518.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 206 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 379 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 111,370,894 miles reported for 2024 – about 540,635 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 204 CDL drivers; 204 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 | Cardinal Transport Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.2% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 34% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 38% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.8 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 73% higher than average |
| Inspections | 368 | 368 with a driver check, 238 with a vehicle check, 387 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 5, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: water well (130 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cardinal Transport Inc?
Cardinal Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 152518 and operating authority MC-142059.
How many trucks does Cardinal Transport Inc have?
It reports 206 power units (206 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 379 trailers, with 204 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 3, 2025).
Where is Cardinal Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Coal City, Illinois 60416.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cardinal Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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.