Forward Freight Inc
USDOT 2795156 · MC-932897 · Naperville, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Forward Freight Inc is a company based in Naperville, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #731 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 82 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, meat, us mail and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Forward Freight Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2795156 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-932897 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3380 Lacrosse Ln Suite 114, Naperville, IL 60564 |
| Phone | (800) 515-4795 |
| First registered | Aug 31, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2795156.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 70 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 4,371,802 miles reported for 2026 – about 62,454 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 70 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Forward Freight Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 22% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 63% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.7 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 82 | 82 with a driver check, 36 with a vehicle check, 35 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: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Forward Freight Inc?
Forward Freight Inc is registered with USDOT number 2795156 and operating authority MC-932897.
How many trucks does Forward Freight Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 70 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 25, 2026).
Where is Forward Freight Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Naperville, Illinois 60564.
What is the out-of-service rate of Forward Freight Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.