NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3968153
MC Number
1482007
Fleet Size
25
Total Drivers
25
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in NAPERVILLE, Illinois, operating 25 power units with 25 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 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 99 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 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 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
99
Total
71%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
American Inter-Fidelity Exchange — eff. May 13, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #3968153) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC has 99 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC operates 25 power units with 25 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC located?
NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC is based in NAPERVILLE, Illinois at 2272 W 95 STREET SUITE 200, 60564. Phone: (847) 957-4792.
What are NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 29.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.