Ad Freight Inc
USDOT 2955861 · MC-1829 · South Elgin, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Ad Freight Inc is a company based in South Elgin, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 258 power units and 247 drivers, which ranks it #138 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 468 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 21.3% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 11 tow-away), or 4.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ad Freight Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2955861 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1829 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1635 N Lancaster Rd Unit 2R, South Elgin, IL 60177 |
| Phone | (224) 935-2778 |
| First registered | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2955861.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 193 | 65 | 0 |
| Trailers | 163 | 81 | 14 |
- 0.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 29,390,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 113,915 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 69% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 247 CDL drivers; 247 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Ad Freight Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.3% | 18.3% | 22.2% | 16% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 80% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.7 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 12% higher than average |
| Inspections | 468 | 468 with a driver check, 216 with a vehicle check, 306 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
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ad Freight Inc?
Ad Freight Inc is registered with USDOT number 2955861 and operating authority MC-1829.
How many trucks does Ad Freight Inc have?
It reports 258 power units (258 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 258 trailers, with 247 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 22, 2026).
Where is Ad Freight Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in South Elgin, Illinois 60177.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ad Freight Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.3% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.