GT Express Inc
USDOT 2472326 · MC-854955 · Kankakee, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
GT Express Inc is a company based in Kankakee, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 300 power units and 150 drivers, which ranks it #106 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 592 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 44.4% of vehicle inspections and 4.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 25 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 24 tow-away), or 8.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 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, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | GT Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2472326 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-854955 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1781 E Risser Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 |
| Phone | (779) 333-7283 |
| First registered | Feb 2, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2472326.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 150 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 500 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 35,000,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 116,667 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 150 CDL drivers; 150 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | GT Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 44.4% | 18.3% | 22.2% | 143% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 135% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.3 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 100% higher than average |
| Inspections | 592 | 592 with a driver check, 324 with a vehicle check, 651 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); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| T H Ryan Cartage Company USDOT 127721 | Maywood | 287 | 230 | 106 | 44.1% | 10 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A N Webber Inc USDOT 76507 | Kankakee | 240 | 135 | 331 | 20.0% | 10 |
| Hoekstra Transportation LLC USDOT 176437 | Kankakee | 76 | 70 | 60 | 33.3% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of GT Express Inc?
GT Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 2472326 and operating authority MC-854955.
How many trucks does GT Express Inc have?
It reports 300 power units (150 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 500 trailers, with 150 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 8, 2026).
Where is GT Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kankakee, Illinois 60901.
What is the out-of-service rate of GT Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 44.4% of vehicle inspections and 4.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.