Em Cargo LLC
USDOT 3073738 · MC-62685 · Lemont, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Em Cargo LLC is a company based in Lemont, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 300 power units and 300 drivers, which ranks it #110 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 557 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 27.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% 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 33 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (21 injuries, 0 fatalities, 32 tow-away), or 11.0 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, household goods, building materials, fresh produce, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, meat, garbage / refuse and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Em Cargo LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3073738 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-62685 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 11225 Joliet Rd, Lemont, IL 60439 |
| Phone | (708) 669-0406 |
| First registered | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3073738.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 17 | 283 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 293 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 38,250,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 127,500 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 4% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 300 CDL drivers; 300 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 | Em Cargo LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.6% | 18.3% | 22.2% | 50% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 25% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.0 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 164% higher than average |
| Inspections | 557 | 557 with a driver check, 214 with a vehicle check, 270 BASIC violations recorded, 3 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: water well (130 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Altex Transportation Inc USDOT 1277903 | Lemont | 161 | 169 | 474 | 20.7% | 9 |
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| Mark-It Express Logistics LLC USDOT 1896780 | Lemont | 118 | 100 | 148 | 26.4% | 5 |
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| As Transportation Inc USDOT 2446825 | Lemont | 91 | 91 | 263 | 29.8% | 16 |
| Four Ways Cargo Inc USDOT 2945627 | Lemont | 90 | 90 | 288 | 41.2% | 19 |
| Esl Trucking Incorporated USDOT 3617648 | Lemont | 74 | 74 | 85 | 34.4% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Em Cargo LLC?
Em Cargo LLC is registered with USDOT number 3073738 and operating authority MC-62685.
How many trucks does Em Cargo LLC have?
It reports 300 power units (300 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 300 trailers, with 300 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 29, 2026).
Where is Em Cargo LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Lemont, Illinois 60439.
What is the out-of-service rate of Em Cargo LLC?
Over 24 months, 27.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% 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.