Honest Abe Transport LLC
USDOT 4116653 · MC-1573590 · Chicago, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Honest Abe Transport LLC is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 350 power units and 350 drivers, which ranks it #73 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 35 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.3 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Honest Abe Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4116653 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1573590 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1747 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60636 |
| Phone | (773) 964-4649 |
| First registered | Aug 13, 2023 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4116653.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 350 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 1 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.0 trailers per tractor.
- 300,132 miles reported for 2023 – about 858 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 350 CDL drivers; 350 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 | Honest Abe Transport 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 | 0.0% | 18.3% | 22.2% | none recorded |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.3 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 93% lower than average |
| Inspections | 35 | 35 with a driver check, 16 with a vehicle check, 16 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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 Honest Abe Transport LLC?
Honest Abe Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 4116653 and operating authority MC-1573590.
How many trucks does Honest Abe Transport LLC have?
It reports 350 power units (350 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1 trailers, with 350 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 10, 2025).
Where is Honest Abe Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Chicago, Illinois 60636.
What is the out-of-service rate of Honest Abe Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.