Watch
Send carrier packetSend packetOnboard this carrier with a branded, e-signable packet
Carrier profile · USDOT 424023 · MC-235436 · Updated 06/13/2026

DOT TRANSPORTATION INC

1,851 power unitsavg 4 yrNational · 47 statesMT STERLING, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-235436 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksdotfoods.comLinkedInFacebookYouTubeFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1,851Power units
1,655 observed · MCS-150
2,109Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(217) 773-4411Email dispatchTim.eckhardt@dotfoods.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
USDOT registration35 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo5.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal38
113 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

1,851 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

35 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 35-yr registration, 5% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is DOT TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is DOT TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? DOT TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 424023, MC-235436) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in MT STERLING, IL, operating 1,851 power units and 2,395 drivers. Operating authority has been active 35 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 5,230 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 5.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 113 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), 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
Loading full carrier record…
09

Frequently asked

What is DOT TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

DOT TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 424023, and its motor carrier number is MC-235436.

Is DOT TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

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

What is DOT TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

DOT TRANSPORTATION INC has a 5.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5,230 roadside inspections, with 113 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is DOT TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

DOT TRANSPORTATION INC operates 1,851 power units and 2,395 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DOT TRANSPORTATION INC based?

DOT TRANSPORTATION INC is based in MT STERLING, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 47 states.

10

Similar carriers

Peer comparison temporarily unavailable

We could not retrieve a reliable peer set for this profile right now.

More in Illinois →Top safety in Illinois →Largest fleets in Illinois →