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Carrier profile · USDOT 2945179 · Updated 06/13/2026

ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC

93 power unitsRegional · 4 statesJOLIET, IL
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Verified linksalwaysug.orgFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
93Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.2Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(219) 225-5136Email dispatchdavid.p@alwaysug.org

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 10 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration9 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

93 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

9 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 9-yr registration, 40% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC safe to work with?

Is ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC safe to load? ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC (USDOT 2945179) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in JOLIET, IL, operating 93 power units and 90 drivers. Operating authority has been active 9 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 26 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC's USDOT number?

ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC's USDOT number is 2945179.

Is ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC's safety record?

ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 26 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC's fleet?

ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC operates 93 power units and 90 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC based?

ALWAYS UNDERGROUND INC is based in JOLIET, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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