Apex Prime Freightways Inc
USDOT 2978909 · MC-13209 · Chicago Ridge, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Apex Prime Freightways Inc is a company based in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 94 power units and 94 drivers, which ranks it #503 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 346 times – about 3.7 inspections per power unit. 32.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.9% 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 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 14.9 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, drive-away / towaway, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Apex Prime Freightways Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2978909 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-13209 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 10830 Central Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 |
| Phone | (224) 998-9093 |
| First registered | Feb 25, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2978909.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 95 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 8,390,365 miles reported for 2026 – about 89,259 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 94 CDL drivers; 61 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 33 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 | Apex Prime Freightways Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.3% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 58% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 13% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 14.9 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 213% higher than average |
| Inspections | 346 | 346 with a driver check, 164 with a vehicle check, 270 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: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Apex Prime Freightways Inc?
Apex Prime Freightways Inc is registered with USDOT number 2978909 and operating authority MC-13209.
How many trucks does Apex Prime Freightways Inc have?
It reports 94 power units (94 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 95 trailers, with 94 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 14, 2026).
Where is Apex Prime Freightways Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chicago Ridge, Illinois 60415.
What is the out-of-service rate of Apex Prime Freightways Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.9% 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.