Deadhead Trucking LLC
USDOT 3689437 · MC-1286521 · Aurora, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Deadhead Trucking LLC is a company based in Aurora, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 276 power units and 284 drivers, which ranks it #122 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 248 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 38.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% 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 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 18 tow-away), or 7.2 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, motor vehicles.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Deadhead Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3689437 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1286521 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 4304 Chesapeake Dr Apt 3B, Aurora, IL 60504 |
| Phone | (331) 264-4842 |
| First registered | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3689437.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 14 | 262 | 0 |
| Trailers | 41 | 147 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.7 trailers per tractor.
- 46,553,235 miles reported for 2025 – about 168,671 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 12% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 284 CDL drivers; 284 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 | Deadhead Trucking LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.5% | 18.3% | 22.2% | 110% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 80% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.2 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 74% higher than average |
| Inspections | 248 | 248 with a driver check, 109 with a vehicle check, 307 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
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Deadhead Trucking LLC?
Deadhead Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 3689437 and operating authority MC-1286521.
How many trucks does Deadhead Trucking LLC have?
It reports 276 power units (276 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 188 trailers, with 284 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 22, 2026).
Where is Deadhead Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Aurora, Illinois 60504.
What is the out-of-service rate of Deadhead Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 38.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% 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.