Watch
Send carrier packetSend packetOnboard this carrier with a branded, e-signable packet
Carrier profile · USDOT 2458173 · MC-849040 · Updated 06/21/2026

FULL SPEED AHEAD INC

24 power unitsavg 4.1 yrNational · 28 statesSCHAUMBURG, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-849040 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
24Power units
27 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.1Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
Operating authority12 yr active
since 2013
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo8.3%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

24 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.1 yr

Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

12 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2013 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 12-yr authority, 8% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is FULL SPEED AHEAD INC safe to work with?

Is FULL SPEED AHEAD INC safe to load? FULL SPEED AHEAD INC (USDOT 2458173, MC-849040) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SCHAUMBURG, IL, operating 24 power units and 24 drivers. Operating authority has been active 12 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 66 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 8.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
Loading full carrier record…
09

Frequently asked

What is FULL SPEED AHEAD INC's USDOT number?

FULL SPEED AHEAD INC's USDOT number is 2458173, and its motor carrier number is MC-849040.

Is FULL SPEED AHEAD INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, FULL SPEED AHEAD INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FULL SPEED AHEAD INC's safety record?

FULL SPEED AHEAD INC has a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 66 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is FULL SPEED AHEAD INC's fleet?

FULL SPEED AHEAD INC operates 24 power units and 24 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FULL SPEED AHEAD INC based?

FULL SPEED AHEAD INC is based in SCHAUMBURG, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 28 states.