MLC Carrier Inc
USDOT 2728272 · MC-924454 · Mount Prospect, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
MLC Carrier Inc is a company based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 186 power units and 216 drivers, which ranks it #206 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 550 times – about 3.0 inspections per power unit. 33.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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 25 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 0 fatalities, 23 tow-away), or 13.4 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, building materials, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, meat, garbage / refuse and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | MLC Carrier Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2728272 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-924454 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 479 E Business Center Dr Suite#112, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 |
| Phone | (847) 376-8622 |
| First registered | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 29, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2728272.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 131 | 55 | 0 |
| Trailers | 101 | 55 | 0 |
- 1.16 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.8 trailers per tractor.
- 11,400,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 61,290 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 68% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 216 CDL drivers; 216 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 | MLC Carrier Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.1% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 75% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 51% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 13.4 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 200% higher than average |
| Inspections | 550 | 550 with a driver check, 236 with a vehicle check, 476 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Agi Trucking Inc USDOT 2019189 | Schaumburg | 167 | 170 | 366 | 31.7% | 12 |
Other carriers near Mount Prospect
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWH Inc USDOT 2954205 | Mount Prospect | 324 | 324 | 284 | 26.2% | 12 |
| Red Arrow Express LLC USDOT 2377617 | Mount Prospect | 279 | 279 | 77 | 10.8% | 5 |
| Bia Group LLC USDOT 2566955 | Mount Prospect | 254 | 142 | 323 | 23.5% | 8 |
| Whimsy Inc USDOT 653783 | Mount Prospect | 142 | 142 | 138 | 25.6% | 6 |
| Dos Cargo Inc USDOT 4236189 | Mount Prospect | 140 | 80 | 141 | 28.4% | 5 |
| Dos LLC USDOT 4363551 | Mount Prospect | 100 | 100 | 19 | 20.0% | 0 |
| Hally Express Inc USDOT 3148149 | Mount Prospect | 96 | 105 | 335 | 20.2% | 17 |
| Mavric Trucking Inc USDOT 1226650 | Mount Prospect | 70 | 35 | 84 | 43.6% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of MLC Carrier Inc?
MLC Carrier Inc is registered with USDOT number 2728272 and operating authority MC-924454.
How many trucks does MLC Carrier Inc have?
It reports 186 power units (186 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 156 trailers, with 216 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 29, 2025).
Where is MLC Carrier Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056.
What is the out-of-service rate of MLC Carrier Inc?
Over 24 months, 33.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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.