Road Leader Logistics LLC
USDOT 3242857 · MC-1018890 · Elgin, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Road Leader Logistics LLC (dba Archer Express) is a company based in Elgin, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #736 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 182 times – about 2.6 inspections per power unit. 32.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 5.7 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Road Leader Logistics LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Archer Express |
| USDOT number | 3242857 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1018890 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 516 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 |
| Phone | (708) 312-2458 |
| First registered | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3242857.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3,400,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 48,571 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% 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 | Road Leader Logistics LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.0% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 56% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 67% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.7 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 20% higher than average |
| Inspections | 182 | 182 with a driver check, 75 with a vehicle check, 180 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naissus Inc USDOT 1355113 | Burr Ridge | 70 | 70 | 154 | 22.5% | 10 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Atlas Team Logistics Inc USDOT 3387091 | Elgin | 192 | 201 | 122 | 42.6% | 10 |
| Ue Line Inc USDOT 2790763 | Elgin | 190 | 190 | 601 | 18.6% | 16 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Road Leader Logistics LLC?
Road Leader Logistics LLC is registered with USDOT number 3242857 and operating authority MC-1018890.
How many trucks does Road Leader Logistics LLC have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 16, 2025).
Where is Road Leader Logistics LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Elgin, Illinois 60120.
What is the out-of-service rate of Road Leader Logistics LLC?
Over 24 months, 32.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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.