Moondog Freight Inc
USDOT 3711291 · MC-1302609 · Chicago, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Moondog Freight Inc is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 125 power units and 125 drivers, which ranks it #335 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 151 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 36.6% of vehicle inspections and 7.9% 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 (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.8 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, motor vehicles.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Moondog Freight Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3711291 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1302609 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 6509 N Hamilton Ave Apt 3N, Chicago, IL 60645 |
| Phone | (630) 635-8878 |
| First registered | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3711291.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 125 | 65 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 6,916,462 miles reported for 2025 – about 55,332 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 40% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 125 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 | Moondog Freight Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.6% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 94% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 205% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 151 | 151 with a driver check, 71 with a vehicle check, 133 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Moondog Freight Inc?
Moondog Freight Inc is registered with USDOT number 3711291 and operating authority MC-1302609.
How many trucks does Moondog Freight Inc have?
It reports 125 power units (125 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 190 trailers, with 125 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 28, 2026).
Where is Moondog Freight Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chicago, Illinois 60645.
What is the out-of-service rate of Moondog Freight Inc?
Over 24 months, 36.6% of vehicle inspections and 7.9% 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.