CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC

DOT #185732 • MC #152337 • DBA: FORWARD INTERMODAL
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CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in OAK BROOK, IL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 185732 and MC number 152337. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC reports a fleet of 900 power units and 881 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Fresh Produce, Intermodal Containers, and Refrigerated Food. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 952 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.84% and 44 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, and IA. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of March 2016. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC
DBA Name
FORWARD INTERMODAL
DOT Number
185732
MC Number
152337
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
823 COMMERCE DRIVE
OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Mailing Address
823 COMMERCE DRIVE
OAK BROOK, IL 60523

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
900
Total Drivers
881
Truck Units
900
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
General Freight Fresh Produce Intermodal Containers Refrigerated Food

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

952
Total Inspections
546
Inspections with Violations
205
Out-of-Service Violations
0.84%
Driver OOS Rate
31.5%
Vehicle OOS Rate
44
Reportable Crashes
1
Crashes with Fatalities
20
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Mar 2, 2016

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 152337 Active Active None 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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