ILLINI STATE TRUCKING CO
125-unit tanker operator based in Hammond, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 257062
- MC
- MC163849
- Based
- Hammond, IN
- Contact
- 2195546750 · yolanda@goist.us
What this carrier is
ILLINI STATE TRUCKING CO is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Hammond, IN. Operating footprint: 125 power units, 97 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC163849 authority. Listed cargo classifications include liquids and gases, coal and coke, and dry bulk commodities. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 5, 2018).
Fleet composition on file: 63 owned tractors, 296 owned trailers, 62 term-leased tractors, 27 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 142 motor carriers operating 125 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 49 | 97.48 | 50.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 28 | 55.25 | 50.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.54 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 114 | 163.00 | 69.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.48 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 125-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 257062: 98 inspections across 15 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in WI.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 47 |
| Hours-of-Service | 21 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 100 |
| Total violations | 173 (29 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 9 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 2, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with liquids and gases, coal and coke, and dry bulk commodities on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (323 trailers against 125 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 142 peer carriers operating 125 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 67 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 driver OOS, 14 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 173 violations, 9 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 125 power units on file.
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