Illini State Trucking Co
USDOT 257062 · MC-163849 · Hammond, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Illini State Trucking Co (dba Ist Logistics) is a corporation based in Hammond, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 125 power units and 97 drivers, which ranks it #123 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 66 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 45.2% of vehicle inspections and 6.1% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 10 tow-away), or 8.8 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 building materials, liquids / gases, coal / coke, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Illini State Trucking Co |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Ist Logistics |
| USDOT number | 257062 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-163849 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 7020 Cline Ave, Hammond, IN 46323 |
| Phone | (219) 554-6760 |
| First registered | Apr 3, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 257062.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 63 | 62 | 0 |
| Trailers | 296 | 27 | 0 |
- 0.78 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,600,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 44,800 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 80% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 97 CDL drivers; 72 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 25 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 Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Illini State Trucking Co | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 45.2% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 140% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 132% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 96% higher than average |
| Inspections | 66 | 66 with a driver check, 31 with a vehicle check, 68 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 5, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Time Dedicated Carriers Inc USDOT 2320436 | Rockport | 114 | 82 | 128 | 8.8% | 11 |
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| Shelby Transport LLC USDOT 719402 | Shelbyville | 241 | 221 | 18 | 33.3% | 5 |
Other carriers near Hammond
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Express LLC USDOT 4194670 | Hammond | 435 | 435 | 853 | 18.6% | 31 |
| BJT Express Inc USDOT 1337564 | Hammond | 405 | 405 | 324 | 16.4% | 29 |
| Mid Group Inc USDOT 3605263 | Hammond | 176 | 88 | 208 | 35.4% | 5 |
| BF Prime LLC USDOT 3462417 | Hammond | 144 | 144 | 209 | 34.0% | 12 |
| Milsped Freight LLC USDOT 3187195 | Hammond | 136 | 118 | 214 | 27.3% | 15 |
| Dab Carrier Group Inc USDOT 3493892 | Hammond | 91 | 87 | 264 | 21.7% | 12 |
| United Transport Inc USDOT 1761786 | Hammond | 83 | 83 | 247 | 34.5% | 6 |
| TC Transport Inc USDOT 730748 | Hammond | 77 | 59 | 58 | 36.8% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Illini State Trucking Co?
Illini State Trucking Co is registered with USDOT number 257062 and operating authority MC-163849.
How many trucks does Illini State Trucking Co have?
It reports 125 power units (125 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 323 trailers, with 97 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 17, 2025).
Where is Illini State Trucking Co located?
Its registered physical address is in Hammond, Indiana 46323.
What is the out-of-service rate of Illini State Trucking Co?
Over 24 months, 45.2% of vehicle inspections and 6.1% 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.