Caracas Transportation Inc
USDOT 2642025 · MC-920855 · South Elgin, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Caracas Transportation Inc is a company based in South Elgin, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 117 power units and 117 drivers, which ranks it #373 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 325 times – about 2.8 inspections per power unit. 10.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 1 fatality, 7 tow-away), or 6.0 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Caracas Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2642025 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-920855 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1635 N Lancaster Rd Unit 100, South Elgin, IL 60177 |
| Phone | (847) 350-1888 |
| First registered | Jun 4, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2642025.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 8 | 109 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 132 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 11,993,204 miles reported for 2025 – about 102,506 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 8% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 117 CDL drivers; 117 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 | Caracas Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.7% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 43% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 53% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.0 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 33% higher than average |
| Inspections | 325 | 325 with a driver check, 169 with a vehicle check, 114 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 Caracas Transportation Inc?
Caracas Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 2642025 and operating authority MC-920855.
How many trucks does Caracas Transportation Inc have?
It reports 117 power units (117 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 144 trailers, with 117 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 6, 2026).
Where is Caracas Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in South Elgin, Illinois 60177.
What is the out-of-service rate of Caracas Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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.