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Carrier profile · USDOT 185732 · MC-152337 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Central States Trucking LLC
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900 power unitsavg 12.7 yrNational · 31 statesOAK BROOK, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-152337 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
900Power units
577 observed · MCS-150
650Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo31.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal2020
45 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 185732) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 958 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 639 vehicle-level and 958 driver-level — across 31 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 45 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 20 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 900 power units and 881 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 29, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 2, 2016 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 185732, and its motor carrier number is MC-152337.
Is CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC has a 31.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,513 roadside inspections, with 45 reportable crashes 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 STATES TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC operates 900 power units and 881 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC based?
CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC is based in OAK BROOK, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 31 states.
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