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COPELAND TRUCKING INC

1000 S SPRESSER · Taylorville, IL 62568

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  • MC #559900
  • USDOT #1486594 USDOT Active
  • 24
    Power Units
  • 24
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

COPELAND TRUCKING INC is a Taylorville, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 24 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-559900 and their USDOT number is 1486594.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/05/2026 · last updated Sep 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,472,675 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 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) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: IL (17), IN (6), KY (4), IA (3), AR (2), PA (2), TN (2), MI (2), MD (2), FL (1), VA (1), OH (1), +4 more. Home base: Taylorville, Illinois.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.79 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 4 Vehicle Maintenance 4.78 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.38 2

Inspection Summary

  • 47
    Total
  • 21
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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 6

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
COPELAND TRUCKING INC
1000 S SPRESSER
TAYLORVILLE, IL 62568
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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USDOT Active Not Authorized5852198970428991
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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:32381942604261

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