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Carrier profile · USDOT 2017921 · MC-710272 · Updated 06/13/2026

AST INC OF ILLINOIS

DBA AST EXPRESS

44 power unitsavg 7.4 yrMulti-region · 8 statesSTREAMWOOD, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-710272 ACTIVE
Verified linksast-truck.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
44Power units
30 observed · MCS-150
46Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.4Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(847) 258-4825Email dispatchDISPATCH@ast-truck.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority16 yr active
since 2010
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo35.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

44 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.4 yr

Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 16-yr authority, 36% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is AST INC OF ILLINOIS safe to work with?

Is AST INC OF ILLINOIS safe to load? AST INC OF ILLINOIS (USDOT 2017921, MC-710272) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in STREAMWOOD, IL, operating 44 power units and 44 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 134 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 35.7% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes 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 AST INC OF ILLINOIS's USDOT number?

AST INC OF ILLINOIS's USDOT number is 2017921, and its motor carrier number is MC-710272.

Is AST INC OF ILLINOIS authorized to operate?

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

What is AST INC OF ILLINOIS's safety record?

AST INC OF ILLINOIS has a 35.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 134 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes 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 AST INC OF ILLINOIS's fleet?

AST INC OF ILLINOIS operates 44 power units and 44 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is AST INC OF ILLINOIS based?

AST INC OF ILLINOIS is based in STREAMWOOD, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.