Norton Trucking Inc
USDOT 1951091 · MC-753582 · Kankakee, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Norton Trucking Inc is a company based in Kankakee, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 76 power units and 76 drivers, which ranks it #646 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 113 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 39.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 1 fatality, 10 tow-away), or 13.2 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, beverages, paper products and more.
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| Legal name | Norton Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1951091 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-753582 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1327 Stanford Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901 |
| Phone | (815) 937-0869 |
| First registered | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1951091.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 27 | 49 | 0 |
| Trailers | 101 | 12 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 5,450,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 71,711 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 68% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 76 CDL drivers; 76 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Norton Trucking Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 39.2% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 92% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 73% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 13.2 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 177% higher than average |
| Inspections | 113 | 113 with a driver check, 51 with a vehicle check, 127 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Norton Trucking Inc?
Norton Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 1951091 and operating authority MC-753582.
How many trucks does Norton Trucking Inc have?
It reports 76 power units (76 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 113 trailers, with 76 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 23, 2026).
Where is Norton Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kankakee, Illinois 60901.
What is the out-of-service rate of Norton Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 39.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.