Forward Intermodal Safety Record

DOT# 185732 · Oak Brook, IL 60523 · 6144975000

Legal name: Central States Trucking LLC

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Forward Intermodal (DOT# 185732) in Oak Brook, Illinois has 1,370 inspections on record with 1,801 violations and a 29.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 45 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

1,370 Inspections
29.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
45 Crashes
900 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 29.6%
Carrier: 29.6% (406 of 1,370) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.2%
Carrier: 1.2% (16 of 1,370) National: 6.4%
19% OOS rate better than 19% of carriers in Illinois
38% crash rate better than 38% of carriers in Illinois

Violation Categories · 1,801 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

1,801 total violations across 1,370 inspections
413 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1,318
Unsafe Driving
373
Hours of Service
70
Driver Fitness
14
Hazardous Materials
4
Other
22

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 32 states
Level 1: 310 (23%) Level 2: 603 (44%) Level 3: 456 (33%) Level 4: 1 (0%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/24/2026 MD 2 2 0
03/24/2026 TX 2 1 0
03/20/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/20/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/18/2026 WA 2 0 0
03/18/2026 TX 2 1 0
03/17/2026 MO 1 2 0
03/17/2026 KS 2 0 0
03/17/2026 WI 1 1 0

Crash History · 45 records

1 fatal crash
22 injury crashes
30-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-SEP-25 PA 0 2 0
30-OCT-25 SC 0 0 0
30-JUL-25 IL 0 0 0
29-MAY-24 VA 0 0 0
29-FEB-24 MN 0 1 0
27-OCT-24 FL 0 1 0
26-JUL-24 KS 0 0 0
26-JUL-24 KS 0 0 0
26-APR-24 IL 0 0 0
26-APR-24 TX 0 1 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC152337
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Ace American Insurance Company $5,000 10/01/2025

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 900
Drivers 881
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20251029 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 50,229,061
Address 823 Commerce Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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Resources

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