Central States Trucking LLC
USDOT 185732 · MC-152337 · Oak Brook, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Central States Trucking LLC (dba Forward Intermodal) is a corporation based in Oak Brook, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 900 power units and 881 drivers, which ranks it #24 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 966 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 30.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 47 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (35 injuries, 1 fatality, 46 tow-away), or 5.2 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 general freight, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Central States Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Forward Intermodal |
| USDOT number | 185732 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-152337 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 823 Commerce Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523 |
| Phone | (614) 497-5000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 185732.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 295 | 602 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,351 | 2 | 0 |
- 0.98 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 50,229,061 miles reported for 2024 – about 55,810 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 73% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 881 CDL drivers; 701 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 180 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Central States Trucking LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.6% | 17.8% | 22.2% | 72% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 47% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 24% higher than average |
| Inspections | 966 | 966 with a driver check, 640 with a vehicle check, 938 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 2, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Cadence Premier Cargo Inc USDOT 1861195 | Joliet | 946 | 981 | 2,123 | 21.1% | 108 |
| C&K Trucking LLC USDOT 540864 | Chicago Ridge | 995 | 995 | 1,157 | 38.7% | 56 |
| Ace Transportation Inc USDOT 3396641 | Schiller Park | 317 | 292 | 341 | 24.8% | 14 |
Other carriers near Oak Brook
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Group Dedicated LLC USDOT 801828 | Oak Brook | 2,505 | 3,194 | 2,881 | 24.0% | 161 |
| Ace Hardware Corporation USDOT 76209 | Oak Brook | 685 | 713 | 1,649 | 10.8% | 51 |
| Mcmahon Carriers Incorporated USDOT 3035045 | Oak Brook | 100 | 114 | 57 | 19.0% | 6 |
| Bukhara Trans Inc USDOT 3546628 | North Aurora | 649 | 674 | 265 | 30.9% | 25 |
| Roadpulse Logistics LLC USDOT 3606390 | Lyons | 615 | 615 | 334 | 21.4% | 19 |
| Paragon Freight Inc USDOT 3118291 | Burr Ridge | 500 | 225 | 412 | 27.0% | 22 |
| Marbada Logistics Inc USDOT 4205925 | Summit | 490 | 495 | 309 | 19.9% | 7 |
| Al-Amin Express Inc USDOT 3829280 | Naperville | 479 | 492 | 337 | 10.2% | 22 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Central States Trucking LLC?
Central States Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 185732 and operating authority MC-152337.
How many trucks does Central States Trucking LLC have?
It reports 900 power units (897 tractors, 3 straight trucks) and 1,353 trailers, with 881 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 29, 2025).
Where is Central States Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Oak Brook, Illinois 60523.
What is the out-of-service rate of Central States Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 30.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.