Cargo Network Solutions Inc
USDOT 1921315 · MC-687580 · Des Plaines, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Cargo Network Solutions Inc (dba Putnik Express) is a company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 130 power units and 125 drivers, which ranks it #323 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 126 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 28.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 5.4 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, building materials, garbage / refuse, us mail, commodities dry bulk, paper products, utilities, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cargo Network Solutions Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Putnik Express |
| USDOT number | 1921315 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-687580 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2440 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 |
| Phone | (847) 621-2197 |
| First registered | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1921315.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 40 | 90 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 130 | 0 |
- 0.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 11,959,400 miles reported for 2024 – about 91,995 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 15% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 125 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 | Cargo Network Solutions Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.8% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 53% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.4 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 20% higher than average |
| Inspections | 126 | 126 with a driver check, 52 with a vehicle check, 92 BASIC violations recorded, 1 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: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cargo Network Solutions Inc?
Cargo Network Solutions Inc is registered with USDOT number 1921315 and operating authority MC-687580.
How many trucks does Cargo Network Solutions Inc have?
It reports 130 power units (130 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 130 trailers, with 125 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 9, 2025).
Where is Cargo Network Solutions Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cargo Network Solutions Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.