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THE EQUITY

201 WEST ROADWAY AVENUE · Effingham, IL 62401

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #1108545
  • USDOT #71173 USDOT Active
  • 230
    Power Units
  • 391
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THE EQUITY is a Effingham, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 230 truck(s) in their fleet and 391 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1108545 and their USDOT number is 71173.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/27/2025 · last updated May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name EFFINGHAM EQUITY
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/27/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,239,417 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — home base

Home base   Based in Effingham, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.17 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.3 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 1

Inspection Summary

  • 28
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 2

  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.26Requirements for reflectors1× SW 3

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.602(a)Emergency Response information not complete1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
THE EQUITY
201 WEST ROADWAY AVENUE
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401
Mailing Address
EFFINGHAM EQUITY
PO BOX 488
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

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