DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3689437
MC Number
1286521
Fleet Size
341
Total Drivers
341
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC is a large interstate motor carrier based in AURORA, Illinois, operating 341 power units with 341 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 3.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 16 crashes on file (1 fatal, 3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 203 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
203
Total
69%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA — eff. Mar 30, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
16
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
Yes. DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC (USDOT #3689437) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC has 203 inspections on file and 16 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC operate?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC operates 341 power units with 341 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC located?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC is based in AURORA, Illinois at 4304 CHESAPEAKE DR APT 3B, 60504. Phone: (331) 264-4842.
What are DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rates?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 37.4% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.