Legacy Express Trucking Inc
USDOT 1744355 · MC-772181 · Joliet, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Legacy Express Trucking Inc is a company based in Joliet, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 205 power units and 165 drivers, which ranks it #171 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 249 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 35.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% 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 (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 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, household goods, drive-away / towaway, fresh produce, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, meat, us mail and more.
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| Legal name | Legacy Express Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1744355 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-772181 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2800 Schweitzer Rd, Joliet, IL 60435 |
| Phone | (708) 897-0580 |
| First registered | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1744355.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 28 | 177 | 0 |
| Trailers | 21 | 10 | 0 |
- 0.80 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.2 trailers per tractor.
- 10,500,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 51,220 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 21% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 165 CDL drivers; 155 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 | Legacy Express Trucking Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.3% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 88% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 23% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.8 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 74% higher than average |
| Inspections | 249 | 249 with a driver check, 116 with a vehicle check, 254 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: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Legacy Express Trucking Inc?
Legacy Express Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 1744355 and operating authority MC-772181.
How many trucks does Legacy Express Trucking Inc have?
It reports 205 power units (205 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 31 trailers, with 165 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 27, 2025).
Where is Legacy Express Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Joliet, Illinois 60435.
What is the out-of-service rate of Legacy Express Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 35.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% 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.