U S Freight Lines Inc
USDOT 1728812 · MC-633468 · Arlington Heights, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
U S Freight Lines Inc is a company based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 150 power units and 158 drivers, which ranks it #268 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 699 times – about 4.7 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% 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 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 8.7 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, drive-away / towaway, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | U S Freight Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1728812 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-633468 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3419 N Kennicott Ave Suite B, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 |
| Phone | (224) 857-8160 |
| First registered | Jan 18, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1728812.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 139 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 150 | 16 | 0 |
- 1.05 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 17,128,900 miles reported for 2025 – about 114,193 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 91% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 158 CDL drivers; 158 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 | U S Freight Lines Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.7% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 12% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 18% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.7 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 93% higher than average |
| Inspections | 699 | 699 with a driver check, 288 with a vehicle check, 314 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| 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: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of U S Freight Lines Inc?
U S Freight Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 1728812 and operating authority MC-633468.
How many trucks does U S Freight Lines Inc have?
It reports 150 power units (150 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 166 trailers, with 158 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 11, 2026).
Where is U S Freight Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004.
What is the out-of-service rate of U S Freight Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% 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.