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Freight Carrier · Forreston, IL

ANDERSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC

Name: ANDERSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC
Address: 402 EAST MAIN ST, FORRESTON, IL, 61030, US
Telephone: (815) 938-2493

402 EAST MAIN ST · Forreston, IL 61030

Authorized: Property

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MC #184643
USDOT #331466 USDOT Active

16
Power Units
13
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ANDERSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC is a Forreston, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 13 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-184643 and their USDOT number is 331466.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/05/2026 · last updated May 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 05/05/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,350,811 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Exempt for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: IL (6), IA (5), OH (2), IN (2), CO (2), WI (1), NE (1), WV (1). Home base: Forreston, Illinois.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.5 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.88 9 Vehicle Maintenance 5 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

20
Total
7
Clean
13
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 18 unique codes

Critical 5

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 5

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 3

393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

ANDERSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC
402 EAST MAIN ST
FORRESTON, IL 61030

Mailing Address

ANDERSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC
BOX 352
FORRESTON, IL 61030

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