Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
900 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 185732 · MC-152337 ·
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
556 observed · MCS-150
628Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor 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.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
274 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
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. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 922 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 611 vehicle-level and 922 driver-level — across 31 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 46 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 20 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 900 power units and 881 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 29, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 2, 2016 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 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?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 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 31.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,517 roadside inspections, with 46 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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