Manito Transit LLC
USDOT 162597 · MC-145517 · Morton, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Manito Transit LLC is a corporation based in Morton, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 83 power units and 72 drivers, which ranks it #585 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 90 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 9.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.2 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, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Manito Transit LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 162597 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-145517 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 240 West Ashland Street, Morton, IL 61550 |
| Phone | (309) 820-2000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 162597.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 66 | 0 | 17 |
| Trailers | 9 | 3 | 0 |
- 0.87 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.1 trailers per tractor.
- 4,640,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 55,904 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 79% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 72 CDL drivers; 72 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Manito Transit LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.9% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 52% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 67% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.2 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 75% lower than average |
| Inspections | 90 | 90 with a driver check, 71 with a vehicle check, 46 BASIC violations recorded, 64 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 28, 2003) | |||
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Carriers Inc USDOT 2194823 | Fairmont City | 75 | 66 | 184 | 10.0% | 6 |
| G&D Trucking Inc USDOT 242400 | Morris | 200 | 115 | 132 | 7.4% | 3 |
| Chegar Corp USDOT 2638889 | Lyons | 87 | 57 | 543 | 10.6% | 9 |
| Southern Illinois Motor Xpress Inc USDOT 395405 | Cutler | 108 | 110 | 129 | 26.6% | 7 |
| Breckenridge Trucking Inc USDOT 311400 | Wenona | 75 | 75 | 262 | 4.2% | 6 |
| Rask Transportation Inc USDOT 172620 | Victoria | 91 | 29 | 36 | 10.0% | 1 |
Other carriers near Morton
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risinger Bros Transfer Inc USDOT 244981 | Morton | 337 | 286 | 416 | 34.6% | 23 |
| Air-Land Transport Service Inc USDOT 242401 | Morton | 91 | 92 | 107 | 39.1% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Manito Transit LLC?
Manito Transit LLC is registered with USDOT number 162597 and operating authority MC-145517.
How many trucks does Manito Transit LLC have?
It reports 83 power units (83 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 12 trailers, with 72 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 25, 2025).
Where is Manito Transit LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Morton, Illinois 61550.
What is the out-of-service rate of Manito Transit LLC?
Over 24 months, 9.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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.