Freight Carrier · Oak Brook, IL

FORWARD INTERMODAL

823 COMMERCE DRIVE · Oak Brook, IL 60523

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(614) 497-5000 Tap to call
  • 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: 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 Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 Texas — 178 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 178 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 115 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 76 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 52 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 52 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 52 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 50 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 49 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 42 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 19 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 16 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 31 states over the past 24 months: TX (178), TN (115), AL (76), GA (65), MD (52), WI (52), IL (50), SC (49), AR (42), WA (39), KS (39), MN (39), +19 more. Home base: Oak Brook, Illinois.

Safety Record

157 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 22
    Injury
  • 23
    Tow
  • 46
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.08 103 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 33 Vehicle Maintenance 5.55 368 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 6

Inspection Summary

  • 966
    Total
  • 500
    Clean
  • 466
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 214 unique codes

Critical 76

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone5× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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 ATIS66× OOS×63 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 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 groove4× 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
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (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 area3× 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
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 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
  • 393.207A-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 on29× OOS×28 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.22× OOS×22 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing6× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal16× OOS×5 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 Lamps3× 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
  • 396.3(a)(1)Front Axle and any other steering components cracked/repair welded1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Pitman Arm - welded / missing nuts1× 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.5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy6× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit6× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle10× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit7× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× 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
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× 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 Lamp33× OOS×6 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 connection2× OOS×2 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
  • 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
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× 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)7× OOS×7 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 compartment4× 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 21

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV16× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other11× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device8× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× 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-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 limit12× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation17× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× 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
  • 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 17

  • 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
  • 395.3(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 minutes2× 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 Time1× 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 electronically2× 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 Manner10× 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
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 99

  • 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-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.10× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative7× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6

Hazardous Materials 1

Locations

Physical Address
FORWARD INTERMODAL
823 COMMERCE DRIVE
OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Mailing Address
CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC
6700 PORT ROAD
GROVEPORT, OH 43125

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