Rotrans Lines Inc
USDOT 2404805 · MC-827303 · Des Plaines, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Rotrans Lines Inc is a company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 131 power units and 131 drivers, which ranks it #321 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 80 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 43.8% of vehicle inspections and 7.5% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 3.8 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, garbage / refuse, us mail and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rotrans Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2404805 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-827303 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2009 Plainfield Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 |
| Phone | (224) 612-5976 |
| First registered | May 10, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2404805.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 131 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 131 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 8,800,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 67,176 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 131 CDL drivers; 130 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 1 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 | Rotrans Lines Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 43.8% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 132% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 187% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 15% lower than average |
| Inspections | 80 | 80 with a driver check, 48 with a vehicle check, 106 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: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Rotrans Lines Inc?
Rotrans Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 2404805 and operating authority MC-827303.
How many trucks does Rotrans Lines Inc have?
It reports 131 power units (131 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 131 trailers, with 131 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 29, 2026).
Where is Rotrans Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Plaines, Illinois 60018.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rotrans Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 43.8% of vehicle inspections and 7.5% 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.