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Carrier profile · USDOT 185732 · MC152337 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Central States Trucking LLC

DBA Forward Intermodal · Oak Brook, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated Food
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (614) 497-5000
900
Power units
881
Drivers
965
Inspections · 24 mo
42
Crashes · 24 mo
50M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
77
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Operating legally, with 3 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 30.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
30.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 193 of 644 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 8 of 965 inspections
Crashes
42
1 fatal20 injury41 tow-away
Crash rate 0.42 per 1M mi
Total inspections
965
Driver inspections
965
Vehicle inspections
644
People injured
27
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2016)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC152337
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Ace American Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
900
Power units
900
Trucks
295
Tractors owned
1,351
Trailers owned
881
Drivers
881
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
50,229,061 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
185732
MC / docket
MC-152337
Legal name
Central States Trucking LLC
DBA
Forward Intermodal
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Oct 29, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
881 (881)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 4 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 5 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (614) 497-5000
Sharing this email address

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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 docket number is MC152337.

Is Central States Trucking LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Central States Trucking LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 965 roadside inspections, a 30.0% vehicle and 0.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 42 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Central States Trucking LLC's fleet?

900 power units and 881 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 29, 2025.

What insurance does Central States Trucking LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company.

Where is Central States Trucking LLC located?

Central States Trucking LLC is located at 823 Commerce Drive, Oak Brook, IL, 60523. Phone: (614) 497-5000.

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