Highlander Transportation Inc
USDOT 2533966 · MC-880891 · Des Plaines, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Highlander Transportation Inc is a company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 115 power units and 115 drivers, which ranks it #382 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 330 times – about 2.9 inspections per power unit. 18.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% 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 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 2 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 12.2 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Highlander Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2533966 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-880891 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 580 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 |
| Phone | (847) 258-5105 |
| First registered | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2533966.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 115 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 115 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 8,500,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 73,913 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 115 CDL drivers; 105 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 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 | Highlander Transportation In | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.9% | 18.8% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 29% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 171% higher than average |
| Inspections | 330 | 324 with a driver check, 169 with a vehicle check, 181 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Highlander Transportation Inc?
Highlander Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 2533966 and operating authority MC-880891.
How many trucks does Highlander Transportation Inc have?
It reports 115 power units (115 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 115 trailers, with 115 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 30, 2025).
Where is Highlander Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Des Plaines, Illinois 60016.
What is the out-of-service rate of Highlander Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% 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.