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FORWARD INTERMODAL

823 COMMERCE DRIVE · Oak Brook, IL 60523

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #152337
  • USDOT #185732 USDOT Active
  • 900
    Power Units
  • 881
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FORWARD INTERMODAL is a Oak Brook, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 900 truck(s) in their fleet and 881 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-152337 and their USDOT number is 185732.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/29/2025 · last updated May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/29/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 50,229,061 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

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

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

Safety Record

157 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 18
    Injury
  • 22
    Tow
  • 41
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.01 93 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 35 Vehicle Maintenance 5.87 371 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 5

Inspection Summary

  • 973
    Total
  • 508
    Clean
  • 465
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 212 unique codes

Critical 76

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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 ATIS64× OOS×61 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak9× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× 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-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TRPESTires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken3× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on26× OOS×25 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.24× OOS×24 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal15× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STSMSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× OOS×6 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy8× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test5× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit6× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking5× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured11× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle9× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to service gladhand not connected1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any horizontal or vertical movement of slip joint yoke shaft of greater than 1/2 inch, with hand pressure only.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp39× OOS×7 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories7× 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 certificate2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)5× OOS×5 SW 1
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment3× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.83G-ELDCExhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits entry of exhaust fumes into the driver/sleeper compartment.1× 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/combination8× OOS×6 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 20

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV14× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying 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, other8× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device7× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit14× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation15× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 18

  • 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
  • 395.3A2-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 Time3× 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
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 97

  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative10× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative7× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit5× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp5× SW 6

Hazardous Materials 1

Locations

Physical Address
FORWARD INTERMODAL
823 COMMERCE DRIVE
OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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