US Roadway Inc
USDOT 3081779 · MC-67042 · South Elgin, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
US Roadway Inc is a company based in South Elgin, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 136 power units and 68 drivers, which ranks it #312 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 221 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 24.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.4 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | US Roadway Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3081779 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-67042 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1635 Shanahan Dr, South Elgin, IL 60177 |
| Phone | (224) 215-8770 |
| First registered | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3081779.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 65 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 7,308,375 miles reported for 2025 – about 53,738 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 4% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 68 CDL drivers; 68 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 | US Roadway Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.0% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 27% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 31% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 221 | 221 with a driver check, 96 with a vehicle check, 135 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 US Roadway Inc?
US Roadway Inc is registered with USDOT number 3081779 and operating authority MC-67042.
How many trucks does US Roadway Inc have?
It reports 136 power units (68 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 68 trailers, with 68 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 7, 2025).
Where is US Roadway Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in South Elgin, Illinois 60177.
What is the out-of-service rate of US Roadway Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% 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.