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Carrier profile · USDOT 4171451 · MC-1604539 · Updated 06/19/2026

TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

4 power unitsavg 3 yrMulti-region · 8 statesCHICAGO, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1604539 ACTIVE
Verified linkstugfreight.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.0Avg age (yr)
2017–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(773) 343-3606Email dispatchdispatch@tugfreight.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-19

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority2 yr active
since 2023
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

3 yr

Model years 2017–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

2 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2023 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 2-yr authority, 40% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC safe to work with?

Is TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC safe to load? TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 4171451, MC-1604539) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 2 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-19.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-19
TFTUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC 86
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Frequently asked

What is TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number?

TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number is 4171451, and its motor carrier number is MC-1604539.

Is TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-19, TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's safety record?

TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's fleet?

TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC based?

TUG FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.