K1 Transfreight Inc
USDOT 2578164 · MC-902154 · Wheeling, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
K1 Transfreight Inc is a company based in Wheeling, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 121 power units and 121 drivers, which ranks it #347 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 225 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 7.4 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | K1 Transfreight Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2578164 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-902154 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 199 Shepard Ave 1A, Wheeling, IL 60090 |
| Phone | (773) 236-8549 |
| First registered | Feb 5, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2578164.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 48 | 73 | 0 |
| Trailers | 38 | 83 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 9,209,154 miles reported for 2025 – about 76,109 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 36% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 121 CDL drivers; 121 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 | K1 Transfreight Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.3% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 77% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 36% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.4 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 66% higher than average |
| Inspections | 225 | 225 with a driver check, 102 with a vehicle check, 197 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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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of K1 Transfreight Inc?
K1 Transfreight Inc is registered with USDOT number 2578164 and operating authority MC-902154.
How many trucks does K1 Transfreight Inc have?
It reports 121 power units (121 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 121 trailers, with 121 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 23, 2026).
Where is K1 Transfreight Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Wheeling, Illinois 60090.
What is the out-of-service rate of K1 Transfreight Inc?
Over 24 months, 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% 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.