Ilim Express Inc
USDOT 3449311 · MC-1122483 · Joliet, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Ilim Express Inc is a company based in Joliet, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 75 power units and 75 drivers, which ranks it #678 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 536 times – about 7.1 inspections per power unit. 36.6% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% 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 33 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (15 injuries, 0 fatalities, 32 tow-away), or 44.0 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, meat, refrigerated food, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ilim Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3449311 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1122483 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 198 W Laraway Rd Unit C, Joliet, IL 60436 |
| Phone | (779) 379-7353 |
| First registered | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3449311.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 75 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 8,437,500 miles reported for 2025 – about 112,500 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 75 CDL drivers; 75 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 | Ilim Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.6% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 79% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.0% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 51% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 44.0 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 825% higher than average |
| Inspections | 536 | 536 with a driver check, 235 with a vehicle check, 456 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
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ilim Express Inc?
Ilim Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 3449311 and operating authority MC-1122483.
How many trucks does Ilim Express Inc have?
It reports 75 power units (75 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 75 trailers, with 75 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 8, 2026).
Where is Ilim Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Joliet, Illinois 60436.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ilim Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 36.6% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% 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.