Coast Connection Inc
USDOT 1756217 · MC-642388 · Melrose Park, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Coast Connection Inc is a company based in Melrose Park, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 74 power units and 72 drivers, which ranks it #683 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 243 times – about 3.3 inspections per power unit. 14.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 4.1 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Coast Connection Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1756217 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-642388 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3200 West Lake Street Unit B, Melrose Park, IL 60160 |
| Phone | (847) 288-0911 |
| First registered | Apr 2, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1756217.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 117 | 17 | 0 |
- 0.97 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 7,466,755 miles reported for 2024 – about 100,902 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 92% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 60 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 12 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 | Coast Connection Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.9% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 27% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 88% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 15% lower than average |
| Inspections | 243 | 243 with a driver check, 87 with a vehicle check, 103 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Coast Connection Inc?
Coast Connection Inc is registered with USDOT number 1756217 and operating authority MC-642388.
How many trucks does Coast Connection Inc have?
It reports 74 power units (74 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 134 trailers, with 72 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 9, 2025).
Where is Coast Connection Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Melrose Park, Illinois 60160.
What is the out-of-service rate of Coast Connection Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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.