SDM Transport Inc
USDOT 1919386 · MC-687121 · Gurnee, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
SDM Transport Inc is a company based in Gurnee, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 118 power units and 118 drivers, which ranks it #369 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 228 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 30.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% 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 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 10.2 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, motor vehicles.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | SDM Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1919386 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-687121 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1500 N Delany Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 |
| Phone | (847) 607-8227 |
| First registered | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1919386.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 50 | 68 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 68 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 16,950,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 143,644 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 42% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 118 CDL drivers; 118 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 | SDM Transport Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.8% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 63% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 33% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 127% higher than average |
| Inspections | 228 | 228 with a driver check, 104 with a vehicle check, 158 BASIC violations recorded, 3 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: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of SDM Transport Inc?
SDM Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 1919386 and operating authority MC-687121.
How many trucks does SDM Transport Inc have?
It reports 118 power units (118 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 118 trailers, with 118 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 28, 2026).
Where is SDM Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Gurnee, Illinois 60031.
What is the out-of-service rate of SDM Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 30.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% 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.