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Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Mt Sterling, IL

DOT TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: DOT TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 1 DOT WAY, MT STERLING, IL, 62353, US
Telephone: (217) 773-4411

1 DOT WAY · Mt Sterling, IL 62353

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #235436
USDOT #424023 USDOT Active

1853
Power Units
2395
Drivers
Carrier/shipper/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

DOT TRANSPORTATION INC is a Mt Sterling, IL freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 1853 truck(s) in their fleet and 2395 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-235436 and their USDOT number is 424023.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/28/2026 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/28/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 197,010,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

180 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

5
Fatal
29
Injury
82
Tow
116
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.08 239 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 77 Vehicle Maintenance 0.76 195 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 7

Inspection Summary

3
Total
3
Clean
476
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 146 unique codes

Critical 48

392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone19× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit18× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS39× OOS×39 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on6× OOS×6 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75I1Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking5× OOS×3 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.65C-FFuel - Tank not secured.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 19

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit32× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV7× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other34× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane6× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device5× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change4× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way2× SW 5
392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit48× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation52× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway13× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 23

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes4× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status3× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
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
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.19× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner11× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.8× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation4× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation4× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)3× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 53

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection12× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard4× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.2× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1-BACM-L6Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets have missing or loose mounting bolts.1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured6× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap2× SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× SW 5
177.823A-HMTVMNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Less than 50% of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.1× SW 5
172.201(a)(1)Hazardous Materials not distinguished from non-Hazardous Materials1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

DOT TRANSPORTATION INC
1 DOT WAY
MT STERLING, IL 62353

Mailing Address

DOT TRANSPORTATION INC
1 DOT WAY PO BOX 206
MT STERLING, IL 62353

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 146 unique codes

Critical 48

Unsafe Driving 19

Hours of Service 23

Vehicle Maintenance 53

Hazardous Materials 3

Locations

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