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Carrier profile · USDOT 71173 · MC1108545 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Effingham Equity

DBA The Equity · Effingham, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 342-4101
230
Power units
391
Drivers
25
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
2.2M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
96
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS above average: 8.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates16/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
21.4%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
8.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 25 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal0 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.45 per 1M mi
Total inspections
25
Driver inspections
25
Vehicle inspections
14
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1996)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1108545
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 31, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Acadia Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
230
Power units
206
Trucks
76
Tractors owned
139
Trailers owned
391
Drivers
391
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesRy&Liquid Fertilizer
Annual mileage
2,239,417 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
71173
MC / docket
MC-1108545
Legal name
Effingham Equity
DBA
The Equity
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Feb 27, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
391 (391)
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.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Effingham Equity's USDOT number?

Effingham Equity's USDOT number is 71173 and its docket number is MC1108545.

Is Effingham Equity authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Effingham Equity's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 25 roadside inspections, a 21.4% vehicle and 8.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Effingham Equity's fleet?

230 power units and 391 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 27, 2025.

What insurance does Effingham Equity carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acadia Insurance Company.

Where is Effingham Equity located?

Effingham Equity is located at 201 West Roadway Avenue, Effingham, IL, 62401. Phone: (217) 342-4101.

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