Dot Transportation Inc
USDOT 424023 · MC-235436 · Mt Sterling, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Dot Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Mt Sterling, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,853 power units and 2,395 drivers, which ranks it #6 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 3,569 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 5.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 114 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (49 injuries, 4 fatalities, 111 tow-away), or 6.2 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dot Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 424023 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-235436 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1 Dot Way, Mt Sterling, IL 62353 |
| Phone | (217) 773-4411 |
| First registered | Oct 15, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 424023.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1,850 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2,920 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.29 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 197,010,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 106,319 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2,395 CDL drivers; 2,395 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: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Dot Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.6% | 14.8% | 22.2% | 62% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 78% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.2 | 2.6 | 5.7 | 135% higher than average |
| Inspections | 3,569 | 3,568 with a driver check, 1,653 with a vehicle check, 581 BASIC violations recorded, 39 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 28, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin-Brower Company LLC USDOT 148192 | Rosemont | 1,483 | 2,501 | 1,218 | 10.8% | 94 |
| Trans-Porte Inc USDOT 745614 | Rosemont | 1,143 | 1,965 | 698 | 22.8% | 79 |
| Cadence Premier Cargo Inc USDOT 1861195 | Joliet | 946 | 981 | 2,123 | 21.1% | 108 |
| Hub Group Dedicated LLC USDOT 801828 | Oak Brook | 2,505 | 3,194 | 2,881 | 24.0% | 161 |
| Central States Trucking LLC USDOT 185732 | Oak Brook | 900 | 881 | 966 | 30.6% | 47 |
| US Foods Inc USDOT 358597 | Rosemont | 4,941 | 5,453 | 3,023 | 12.8% | 218 |
Other carriers near Mt Sterling
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B & N Trucking Inc USDOT 916414 | Mt Sterling | 85 | 75 | 108 | 21.4% | 5 |
| Richard Mcnay Inc USDOT 150617 | Quincy | 376 | 188 | 278 | 16.7% | 7 |
| Sharkey Transportation Inc USDOT 55815 | Quincy | 298 | 298 | 467 | 36.0% | 23 |
| N Kohl Grocer Company Inc USDOT 281545 | Quincy | 119 | 110 | 119 | 8.8% | 8 |
| Sisbro Inc USDOT 264334 | Quincy | 74 | 60 | 114 | 34.8% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dot Transportation Inc?
Dot Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 424023 and operating authority MC-235436.
How many trucks does Dot Transportation Inc have?
It reports 1,853 power units (1,850 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 2,920 trailers, with 2,395 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 28, 2026).
Where is Dot Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Mt Sterling, Illinois 62353.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dot Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 5.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.