MSTJ Transportation LLC
USDOT 4256918 · MC-1650960 · Peru, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
MSTJ Transportation LLC is a company based in Peru, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 105 drivers, which ranks it #720 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 54 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 12.9% of vehicle inspections and 7.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 2.9 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | MSTJ Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4256918 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1650960 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2129 Market St, Peru, IL 61354 |
| Phone | (325) 910-0513 |
| First registered | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4256918.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 1,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 14 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 105 CDL drivers; 40 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 65 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | MSTJ Transportation LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.9% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 37% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 127% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.9 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 40% lower than average |
| Inspections | 54 | 53 with a driver check, 31 with a vehicle check, 30 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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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naissus Inc USDOT 1355113 | Burr Ridge | 70 | 70 | 154 | 22.5% | 10 |
| Goldstar Trucking Inc USDOT 2415687 | Chicago | 70 | 70 | 100 | 31.1% | 5 |
| Shark Freight Inc USDOT 3198088 | Chicago | 70 | 70 | 54 | 42.9% | 5 |
| Road Leader Logistics LLC USDOT 3242857 | Elgin | 70 | 70 | 182 | 32.0% | 4 |
| Arslon LLC USDOT 4023446 | Naperville | 70 | 75 | 237 | 30.4% | 7 |
| MSL Express Inc USDOT 4168399 | Palatine | 70 | 80 | 127 | 19.6% | 6 |
Other carriers near Peru
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1a Prime Logistics LLC USDOT 4143263 | Peru | 104 | 104 | 105 | 20.0% | 5 |
| Smoken Inc USDOT 3963023 | Peru | 96 | 68 | 30 | 23.5% | 0 |
| Heritage Tractor LLC USDOT 4352166 | Mendota | 202 | 153 | 10 | 100.0% | 0 |
| Breckenridge Trucking Inc USDOT 311400 | Wenona | 75 | 75 | 262 | 4.2% | 6 |
| Lotz Trucking Inc USDOT 269474 | Seneca | 72 | 61 | 43 | 37.5% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of MSTJ Transportation LLC?
MSTJ Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 4256918 and operating authority MC-1650960.
How many trucks does MSTJ Transportation LLC have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 120 trailers, with 105 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 3, 2025).
Where is MSTJ Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Peru, Illinois 61354.
What is the out-of-service rate of MSTJ Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 12.9% of vehicle inspections and 7.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.