Mainfreight Inc
USDOT 1538326 · MC-572473 · Carol Stream, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Mainfreight Inc is a company based in Carol Stream, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 341 power units and 341 drivers, which ranks it #75 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 479 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 16.6% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 2.6 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 general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment, commodities dry bulk, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Mainfreight Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1538326 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-572473 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 27W364 North Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60185 |
| Phone | (630) 496-7400 |
| First registered | Aug 3, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1538326.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 155 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 186 | 0 |
| Trailers | 46 | 409 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 19,500,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 57,185 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 6% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 341 CDL drivers; 79 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Mainfreight Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.6% | 18.3% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 109% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.6 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 37% lower than average |
| Inspections | 479 | 451 with a driver check, 314 with a vehicle check, 374 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: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Fleet Corp USDOT 3982601 | Schaumburg | 320 | 320 | 150 | 20.0% | 0 |
| Risinger Bros Transfer Inc USDOT 244981 | Morton | 337 | 286 | 416 | 34.6% | 23 |
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| MB Global Logistics Inc USDOT 2076111 | Elmhurst | 320 | 251 | 620 | 33.5% | 32 |
| All Truck Transportation Company Inc USDOT 267437 | Lagrange Highlands | 319 | 336 | 98 | 21.7% | 12 |
| Sharkey Transportation Inc USDOT 55815 | Quincy | 298 | 298 | 467 | 36.0% | 23 |
Other carriers near Carol Stream
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midamerican Cargo Inc USDOT 3488684 | Carol Stream | 160 | 160 | 213 | 20.0% | 7 |
| Midwest Star Group Inc USDOT 1796052 | Carol Stream | 120 | 122 | 391 | 18.9% | 20 |
| Dynamic MD LLC USDOT 2449068 | Carol Stream | 102 | 50 | 98 | 33.3% | 4 |
| American Turbo LLC USDOT 3538846 | Carol Stream | 95 | 95 | 203 | 23.9% | 7 |
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| Crystal Clean, LLC USDOT 831633 | Hoffman Estates | 978 | 820 | 715 | 9.4% | 25 |
| Orozco Trucking Inc USDOT 1341816 | Elgin | 598 | 614 | 1,372 | 8.8% | 33 |
| Ig Transportation Inc USDOT 1928967 | Addison | 483 | 388 | 848 | 8.5% | 18 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Mainfreight Inc?
Mainfreight Inc is registered with USDOT number 1538326 and operating authority MC-572473.
How many trucks does Mainfreight Inc have?
It reports 341 power units (186 tractors, 155 straight trucks) and 455 trailers, with 341 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 1, 2026).
Where is Mainfreight Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Carol Stream, Illinois 60185.
What is the out-of-service rate of Mainfreight Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.6% of vehicle inspections and 4.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.