Illinois Central Railroad Company
USDOT 76784 · MC-86779 · Harvey, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Illinois Central Railroad Company is a corporation based in Harvey, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 129 power units and 322 drivers, which ranks it #329 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 25 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 4.7 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 general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, passengers, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 76784 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-86779 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 15840 West Avenue, Harvey, IL 60426 |
| Phone | (866) 813-3656 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 76784.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 123 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 30 | 2 | 0 |
- 2.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 16.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,445,956 miles reported for 2025 – about 26,713 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 313 CDL drivers; 17 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 305 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 | Illinois Central Railroad Co | 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 | 25.0% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 53% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 25 | 25 with a driver check, 16 with a vehicle check, 21 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 29, 1990) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Arka Express Inc USDOT 1710817 | Markham | 791 | 751 | 200 | 22.1% | 10 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Illinois Central Railroad Company?
Illinois Central Railroad Company is registered with USDOT number 76784 and operating authority MC-86779.
How many trucks does Illinois Central Railroad Company have?
It reports 129 power units (2 tractors, 123 straight trucks) and 32 trailers, with 322 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2026).
Where is Illinois Central Railroad Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Harvey, Illinois 60426.
What is the out-of-service rate of Illinois Central Railroad Company?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% 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.