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Carrier profile · USDOT 173005 · MC-147602 · Updated 06/13/2026

CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC

23 power unitsLocal · 2 statesKANKAKEE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-147602 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkscentraliltrans.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
23Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.1Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(815) 939-3155Email dispatchkshirley@centraliltrans.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration52 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

23 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 52-yr registration, 33% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 173005, MC-147602) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in KANKAKEE, IL, operating 23 power units and 20 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 18 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. 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 CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 173005, and its motor carrier number is MC-147602.

Is CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC operates 23 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC based?

CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRANSPORTATION INC is based in KANKAKEE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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