Fair Deal Freight LLC
USDOT 4016726 · MC-1513943 · Willowspring, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Fair Deal Freight LLC is a company based in Willowspring, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 173 power units and 173 drivers, which ranks it #227 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 14 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, refrigerated food, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Fair Deal Freight LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4016726 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1513943 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 409 Blackstone Ave, Willowspring, IL 60480 |
| Phone | (574) 485-7878 |
| First registered | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4016726.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 173 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 173 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 20,048,622 miles reported for 2025 – about 115,888 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 173 CDL drivers; 173 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 | Fair Deal Freight LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% | 18.8% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.7 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 14 | 14 with a driver check, 5 with a vehicle check, 13 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: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Fair Deal Freight LLC?
Fair Deal Freight LLC is registered with USDOT number 4016726 and operating authority MC-1513943.
How many trucks does Fair Deal Freight LLC have?
It reports 173 power units (173 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 173 trailers, with 173 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 21, 2026).
Where is Fair Deal Freight LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Willowspring, Illinois 60480.
What is the out-of-service rate of Fair Deal Freight LLC?
Over 24 months, 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.