Unique Freight Carriers Inc
USDOT 2562511 · MC-894276 · Blue Island, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Unique Freight Carriers Inc is a company based in Blue Island, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 110 power units and 105 drivers, which ranks it #403 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 438 times – about 4.0 inspections per power unit. 32.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (15 injuries, 1 fatality, 19 tow-away), or 18.2 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 | Unique Freight Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2562511 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-894276 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 13156 Francisco Ave Ste C, Blue Island, IL 60406 |
| Phone | (708) 907-3070 |
| First registered | Dec 3, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2562511.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 110 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 110 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 14,833,368 miles reported for 2025 – about 134,849 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 105 CDL drivers; 105 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Unique Freight Carriers Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.5% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 73% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 23% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 18.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 305% higher than average |
| Inspections | 438 | 438 with a driver check, 166 with a vehicle check, 273 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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 Unique Freight Carriers Inc?
Unique Freight Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 2562511 and operating authority MC-894276.
How many trucks does Unique Freight Carriers Inc have?
It reports 110 power units (110 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 110 trailers, with 105 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 13, 2026).
Where is Unique Freight Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Blue Island, Illinois 60406.
What is the out-of-service rate of Unique Freight Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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.