Cadence Premier Cargo Inc
USDOT 1861195 · MC-673246 · Joliet, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Cadence Premier Cargo Inc is a company based in Joliet, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 946 power units and 981 drivers, which ranks it #22 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 2,123 times – about 2.2 inspections per power unit. 21.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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 108 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (46 injuries, 1 fatality, 102 tow-away), or 11.4 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, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cadence Premier Cargo Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1861195 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-673246 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2250 S Chicago St Unit B, Joliet, IL 60436 |
| Phone | (708) 808-9850 |
| First registered | Mar 4, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1861195.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 946 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,764 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 98,844,300 miles reported for 2025 – about 104,487 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 981 CDL drivers; 981 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: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Cadence Premier Cargo Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.1% | 17.8% | 22.2% | 18% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 58% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.4 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 171% higher than average |
| Inspections | 2,123 | 2,123 with a driver check, 976 with a vehicle check, 941 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 2, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cadence Premier Cargo Inc?
Cadence Premier Cargo Inc is registered with USDOT number 1861195 and operating authority MC-673246.
How many trucks does Cadence Premier Cargo Inc have?
It reports 946 power units (946 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,764 trailers, with 981 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 28, 2026).
Where is Cadence Premier Cargo Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Joliet, Illinois 60436.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cadence Premier Cargo Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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.