Handy Transportation Inc
USDOT 2406692 · MC-828042 · Plainfield, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Handy Transportation Inc is a company based in Plainfield, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 99 power units and 103 drivers, which ranks it #465 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 256 times – about 2.6 inspections per power unit. 19.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 8.1 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, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Handy Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2406692 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-828042 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 10122 Mandel Street, Plainfield, IL 60585 |
| Phone | (815) 676-6710 |
| First registered | May 17, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2406692.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 24 | 75 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 71 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 10,000,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 101,010 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 26% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 103 CDL drivers; 101 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2 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 | Handy Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.0% | 20.5% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 30% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.1 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 70% higher than average |
| Inspections | 256 | 256 with a driver check, 116 with a vehicle check, 134 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: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Wolfdom Express Inc USDOT 3464444 | Woodridge | 98 | 87 | 243 | 29.2% | 10 |
| Freenet Express Inc USDOT 1331993 | Joliet | 91 | 92 | 232 | 6.9% | 5 |
| Direct Trucking Corp USDOT 673488 | Channahon | 95 | 90 | 39 | 15.0% | 2 |
| Finco Trucking Inc USDOT 2638730 | Schaumburg | 85 | 98 | 234 | 24.5% | 9 |
| United Shippers Corporation USDOT 3352333 | Chicago | 107 | 108 | 81 | 15.6% | 4 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Handy Transportation Inc?
Handy Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 2406692 and operating authority MC-828042.
How many trucks does Handy Transportation Inc have?
It reports 99 power units (99 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 99 trailers, with 103 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 10, 2025).
Where is Handy Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Plainfield, Illinois 60585.
What is the out-of-service rate of Handy Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 19.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% 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.