Effingham Equity
USDOT 71173 · MC-1108545 · Effingham, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Effingham Equity (dba The Equity) is a corporation based in Effingham, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 230 power units and 391 drivers, which ranks it #150 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 28 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 7.1% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.4 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 machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Effingham Equity |
|---|---|
| DBA name | The Equity |
| USDOT number | 71173 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1108545 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 201 West Roadway Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401 |
| Phone | (217) 342-4101 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 71173.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 130 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 139 | 62 | 0 |
- 1.70 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,239,417 miles reported for 2024 – about 9,737 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 85% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 391 CDL drivers; 20 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 45 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 | Effingham Equity | 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 | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 174% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.4 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 90% lower than average |
| Inspections | 28 | 28 with a driver check, 15 with a vehicle check, 13 BASIC violations recorded, 7 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 11, 1996) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| G&D Trucking Inc USDOT 242400 | Morris | 200 | 115 | 132 | 7.4% | 3 |
| Southern FS Inc USDOT 640503 | Marion | 172 | 126 | 20 | 7.1% | 2 |
| West Central FS Inc USDOT 922768 | Galesburg | 230 | 118 | 21 | 29.4% | 0 |
| Gateway FS Inc USDOT 423388 | Red Bud | 408 | 180 | 10 | 11.1% | 0 |
| Heritage Tractor LLC USDOT 4352166 | Mendota | 202 | 153 | 10 | 100.0% | 0 |
Other carriers near Effingham
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractors Concrete Inc USDOT 1457046 | Effingham | 89 | 65 | 12 | 0.0% | 1 |
| Bolin Transport LLC USDOT 1621182 | Casey | 96 | 100 | 33 | 14.8% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Effingham Equity?
Effingham Equity is registered with USDOT number 71173 and operating authority MC-1108545.
How many trucks does Effingham Equity have?
It reports 230 power units (76 tractors, 130 straight trucks) and 201 trailers, with 391 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 27, 2025).
Where is Effingham Equity located?
Its registered physical address is in Effingham, Illinois 62401.
What is the out-of-service rate of Effingham Equity?
Over 24 months, 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 7.1% 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.