Special Freight Solutions Inc
USDOT 3396268 · MC-1092413 · Oswego, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Special Freight Solutions Inc (dba SFS) is a company based in Oswego, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 90 power units and 45 drivers, which ranks it #537 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 212 times – about 2.4 inspections per power unit. 42.4% of vehicle inspections and 5.7% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 2 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 12.2 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, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, us mail, chemicals, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Special Freight Solutions Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | SFS |
| USDOT number | 3396268 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1092413 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 14 Stone Hill Road Suite F, Oswego, IL 60543 |
| Phone | (312) 554-5664 |
| First registered | Feb 15, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3396268.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 45 | 1 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 9,118,522 miles reported for 2024 – about 101,317 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 45 CDL drivers; 45 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 | Special Freight Solutions In | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 42.4% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 107% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 70% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.2 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 157% higher than average |
| Inspections | 212 | 212 with a driver check, 99 with a vehicle check, 213 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: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Special Freight Solutions Inc?
Special Freight Solutions Inc is registered with USDOT number 3396268 and operating authority MC-1092413.
How many trucks does Special Freight Solutions Inc have?
It reports 90 power units (45 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 46 trailers, with 45 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 14, 2026).
Where is Special Freight Solutions Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Oswego, Illinois 60543.
What is the out-of-service rate of Special Freight Solutions Inc?
Over 24 months, 42.4% of vehicle inspections and 5.7% 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.