Nussbaum Transportation Services Inc
USDOT 71317 · MC-120436 · Hudson, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Nussbaum Transportation Services Inc is a corporation based in Hudson, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 621 power units and 563 drivers, which ranks it #34 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 847 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 3.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 49 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (14 injuries, 3 fatalities, 49 tow-away), or 7.9 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Nussbaum Transportation Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 71317 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-120436 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 19336 N 1425 E Road, Hudson, IL 61748 |
| Phone | (800) 322-7305 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 71317.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 621 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,701 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 57,293,112 miles reported for 2025 – about 92,259 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 563 CDL drivers; 563 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: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Nussbaum Transportation Serv | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.5% | 17.8% | 22.2% | 81% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 48% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.9 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 87% higher than average |
| Inspections | 847 | 847 with a driver check, 318 with a vehicle check, 113 BASIC violations recorded, 9 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 7, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Nussbaum Transportation Services Inc?
Nussbaum Transportation Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 71317 and operating authority MC-120436.
How many trucks does Nussbaum Transportation Services Inc have?
It reports 621 power units (621 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,701 trailers, with 563 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 4, 2026).
Where is Nussbaum Transportation Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Hudson, Illinois 61748.
What is the out-of-service rate of Nussbaum Transportation Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 3.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% 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.