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WILLPOWER TRUCKING LLC
Burnt Prairie, IL
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Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 10, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted April 6, 2016 (10 yrs, 6 mo ago).
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2847281 · MC 954904
No Safety Rating
Active 1 month · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-954904 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Cumis Insurance Society, Inc.
Safety
Not Rated
12.7% OOS · 88 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 10, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted April 6, 2016 (10 yrs, 6 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 month since reinstatement on September 10, 2026; first granted April 6, 2016 (10 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 29.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 88 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC954904
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
CUMIS Insurance Society, Inc.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 329006
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2847281
MC Number
MC-954904
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 11, 2016
Authority First Granted
April 6, 2016
Authority Reinstated
September 10, 2026
Annual Mileage
1,800,242 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
593 County Road 2575 N, Burnt Prairie, IL 62820
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
William R Lewis
Officer 2
Robert D Edwards
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
88
Driver Inspections
67
Vehicle Inspections
26
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance54
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate29.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (8.7pp higher)
12.7% of 55 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 60 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 60 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 60 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 60 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Other |
| January 22, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL54
IN20
MO3
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (65)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~31
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~34
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
28
Semi-trailer
23
Other Trailer
7
Flatbed
4
Truck
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR4SSVZ4971 | 11 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR5SSVZ4980 | 6 | — |
| Superior T | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3927JE573054 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR4SSVZ4985 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Superior Mfg., Inc. | Other Trailer · 39 ft | 1S9DS3929ME573027 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR5SSVZ4977 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR9SSVZ4982 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDRXSSVZ4974 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAXDV3JPJP0732 | 4 | 1 |
| Clam | Semi-trailer | 1CD2L4825YA007044 | 3 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9626SM055508 | 3 | — |
| Superior T | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3922KE573058 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Superior Mfg., Inc. | Other Trailer · 39 ft | 1S9DS3925ME573025 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Superior Mfg., Inc. | Other Trailer · 39 ft | 1S9DS3929LE573012 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR1SSVZ4975 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR3SSVZ4976 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR8SSVZ4973 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248205H1542141 | 2 | — |
| Benl | Semi-trailer | 1B9F24820PB180491 | 2 | — |
| Benlee | Semi-trailer | 1B9F24822PB180489 | 2 | — |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 1PTE71T56L9001422 | 2 | 1 |
| Sueq | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3922JE573060 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3923JE573066 | 2 | — |
| Superior T | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3925JE573067 | 2 | — |
| Superior | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS392XJE573064 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Superior Mfg., Inc. | Other Trailer · 39 ft | 1S9DS392XME573022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0SSVZ4983 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR6SSVZ4986 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR7SSVZ4981 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV1JLJZ5145 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV2JLJS8926 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV8KPKG5228 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNAED17KPKP2173 | 2 | 1 |
| Hmde | Semi-trailer | S0S317321ILL | 2 | — |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621XB042420 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9624YM034102 | 1 | — |
| Superior T | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3920JE573056 | 1 | — |
| Supr | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3921KE573018 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Superior Mfg., Inc. | Other Trailer · 39 ft | 1S9DS3921ME573023 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Superior Mfg., Inc. | Other Trailer · 39 ft | 1S9DS3923ME573024 | 1 | — |
| Superior I | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3925KE573037 | 1 | — |
| Superior | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3926JE573059 | 1 | — |
| Superior M | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3926JE573062 | 1 | — |
| Superior T | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3927KE573038 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Superior Mfg., Inc. | Other Trailer · 39 ft | 1S9DS3927ME573026 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3928JE573063 | 1 | — |
| Superior | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3929JE573069 | 1 | — |
| Superior | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS392XKE573048 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2483WA374803 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDVXFSGK8917 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR2SSVZ4984 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR6SSVZ4972 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR7SSVZ4978 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG5CY6HDJF5605 | 1 | 1 |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 4LFE5330573529625 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV0JPJL7293 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV1KPKN0560 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV1KPKU2765 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV3KPKG6593 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV4KPKP6957 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV6KPKG5227 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV9KPKR4127 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR3SLWE9687 | 1 | — |
| Talb | Semi-trailer | SN7513 | 1 | — |
| Trao | Semi-trailer | TC14161 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (88)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | 5009880093 | I-57 S/B, IL | III | 1 | — | WILLPOWER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
5KJJAVDV1KPKU2765 1UYFS2483WA374803 |
IL P1006630 IL 623185ST |
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| September 25, 2026 | 9425009921 | GRIFFIN IN | III | 3 | — | KAISER ALUMINUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SUPERIOR T |
3AKJHLDR4SSVZ4971 1S9DS3925KE573037 |
IL P1000994 IL 632494ST |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 7407002591 | BLOOMINGTON IN | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SUPERIOR T |
3AKJHLDR4SSVZ4985 1S9DS3927JE573054 |
IL P995028 IL 625472ST |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 5009120026 | I-64, IL | III | — | — | WILLPOWER TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHLDR0SSVZ4983 |
IL P988867 |
| July 17, 2026 | 4181370949 | I-64, IL | I | 15 | 6 | WILL POWER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAXDV3JPJP0732 |
IL P689280 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 4289900663 | I-57, IL | II | 9 | 5 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TRAO |
5KJJAVDV1KPKU2765 TC14161 |
IL P1006630 IL 1003709ST |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | 5004920106 | BROADWAY E/B @ S 44TH ST, IL | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHG5CY6HDJF5605 |
IL P1333990 |
| 393.134 | OOSNo/improper securement of roll/hook container | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | 6198006526 | WASHINGTON IN | II | — | — | LEWIS SCRAP METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR SUPERIOR MFG., INC. |
5KJJBWDR3SLWE9687 1S9DS3929LE573012 |
IL P1351710 IL 666036ST |
| May 28, 2026 | 4292880509 | T10, IL | I | 3 | 1 | WILLPOWER TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAILMOBIL |
3AKJHLDR8SSVZ4973 1PTE71T56L9001422 |
IL P1230095 IL 766731ST |
| 393.201A | OOSFrame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.100B | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.13C2 | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 8351000141 | EVANSVILLE IN | III | 1 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAXDV3JPJP0732 |
IL P689280 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LEWIS SCRAP METAL | 12 | June 3, 2026 |
| WALLACH IRON & METAL | 2 | April 23, 2025 |
| LEWIS SCRAP | 2 | April 3, 2025 |
| ALTON MATERIALS | 2 | December 19, 2024 |
| DIDION ORF RECYCLING INC | 2 | November 12, 2024 |
| KAISER ALUMINUM | 1 | September 25, 2026 |
| CRONIMET | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| WALLACH METAL AND IRON | 1 | July 23, 2025 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS INC | 1 | July 22, 2025 |
| PUTNAM CO AGGRETATES | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| AVEC LEWIS SCRAP METAL | 1 | May 30, 2025 |
| AVEC | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 5, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 6, 2016 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · STAR INSURANCE COMPANY |
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