DOT Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 424023 · Mt Sterling, IL 62353 · 2177734411

B

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, DOT Transportation INC (DOT# 424023) in Mt Sterling, Illinois has 4,881 inspections on record with 1,263 violations and a 3.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 108 crashes, including 5 fatal. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

4,881 Inspections
3.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
108 Crashes
1,853 Power Units

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 3.2%
Carrier: 3.2% (157 of 4,881) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.3%
Carrier: 0.3% (13 of 4,881) National: 6.4%
74% OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Illinois
36% crash rate better than 36% of carriers in Illinois

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.

1,263 total violations across 4,881 inspections
193 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
443
Unsafe Driving
642
Hours of Service
135
Driver Fitness
13
Hazardous Materials
9
Other
21

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 48 states
Level 1: 1,409 (29%) Level 2: 854 (17%) Level 3: 2,617 (54%) Level 4: 1 (0%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 OR 1 0 0
03/25/2026 AR 3 0 0
03/25/2026 OK 3 0 0
03/25/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/25/2026 IL 3 0 0
03/24/2026 KS 2 0 0
03/24/2026 US 1 0 0
03/24/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/24/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/24/2026 CA 1 0 0
5 fatal crashes
27 injury crashes
30-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-NOV-24 MO 0 0 0
30-MAY-24 TX 1 1 0
30-JUN-25 IL 0 0 0
30-JUL-24 IN 0 0 0
30-JAN-26 AR 0 0 0
30-APR-24 MO 0 1 0
30-APR-24 WV 0 1 0
29-OCT-24 WA 0 0 0
29-NOV-25 IL 0 0 0
29-NOV-25 MO 0 0 0

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 MC235436
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America $1,000 04/14/2025
CARGO Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. N/A 12/31/2003
SURETY Rli Insurance Company N/A 10/01/2013

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 1,853
Drivers 2,395
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 10/15/1990
MCS-150 Filed 20260128 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 197,010,000
Address 1 DOT Way, Mt Sterling, IL 62353