Prairieland FS Inc
USDOT 1558531 · MC-712239 · Jacksonville, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Prairieland FS Inc is a company based in Jacksonville, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 281 power units and 325 drivers, which ranks it #119 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 15 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 7.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 0.7 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 liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Prairieland FS Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1558531 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-712239 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1132 Veterans Drive, Jacksonville, IL 62650 |
| Phone | (217) 243-6561 |
| First registered | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1558531.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 90 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.16 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,000,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 10,676 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 325 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 325 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 | Prairieland FS 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 | 7.7% | 18.3% | 22.2% | 58% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.7 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 83% lower than average |
| Inspections | 15 | 15 with a driver check, 13 with a vehicle check, 8 BASIC violations recorded, 12 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 14, 2017) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham Equity USDOT 71173 | Effingham | 230 | 391 | 28 | 20.0% | 1 |
| G&D Trucking Inc USDOT 242400 | Morris | 200 | 115 | 132 | 7.4% | 3 |
| West Central FS Inc USDOT 922768 | Galesburg | 230 | 118 | 21 | 29.4% | 0 |
| Gateway FS Inc USDOT 423388 | Red Bud | 408 | 180 | 10 | 11.1% | 0 |
| Southern FS Inc USDOT 640503 | Marion | 172 | 126 | 20 | 7.1% | 2 |
| Sharkey Transportation Inc USDOT 55815 | Quincy | 298 | 298 | 467 | 36.0% | 23 |
Other carriers near Jacksonville
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kag Food Products LLC USDOT 247780 | Jacksonville | 675 | 581 | 482 | 18.3% | 33 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Prairieland FS Inc?
Prairieland FS Inc is registered with USDOT number 1558531 and operating authority MC-712239.
How many trucks does Prairieland FS Inc have?
It reports 281 power units (26 tractors, 200 straight trucks) and 90 trailers, with 325 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 12, 2025).
Where is Prairieland FS Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Jacksonville, Illinois 62650.
What is the out-of-service rate of Prairieland FS Inc?
Over 24 months, 7.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.