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SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT INC
Waverly, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 592148 · MC 286954
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-286954 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.3% OOS · 47 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $3,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 47 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC286954
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy UXT 0011293-04
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 83UENOH7042
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
592148
MC Number
MC-286954
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 1, 1995
Authority Granted
May 30, 1995
Annual Mileage
1,825,639 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
301 East Prairie, Waverly, IL 62692
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ryan M Whalen
Officer 2
Richard E Whalen Iii
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
47
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
36
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate10.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.3% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
20th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
3 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL29
MO3
IN2
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 24 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Tank
13
Semi-trailer
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5PSUN0477 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Westmor Industries | Tank · 45 ft | 1W9PH4522LM350156 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0NR126078 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7SR174608 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XX8D768422 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSUN0476 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4LSMH3013 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV3KSKV7129 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442417H65317 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442877H72716 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442887H72717 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4428S7131837 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA442XS7131838 | 2 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KJJAECV14PW48255 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDV0EPFP9273 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR7RLVD0549 | 2 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAF009GPHM2395 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1A9114228Y1005013 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0623PJ455413 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627PT453412 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C21WH355831 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C23MH355455 | 1 | — |
| Mtci | Semi-trailer | 1M9AT9C291H355181 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Westmor Industries | Tank · 41 ft | 1W9PH4128TM350779 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Westmor Industries | Tank · 41 ft | 1W9PH4129FM350195 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0NR139574 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXPD876554 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSMH3012 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4SR4320R3133018 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442287H73409 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442X87H72718 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR1SLVS4322 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR3RLVD0550 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDRXSLVY0890 | 1 | — |
| Hawk | Semi-trailer | 7076361000 | 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 (47)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | 5005060053 | CUMBERLAND AT LOCUST, IL | II | 2 | — | SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
1XKWD49X0NR126078 1W9PH4522LM350156 |
IL P1350082 IL 779499ST |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | 4289770218 | 72, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOU |
3AKJHHDR5PSUN0477 1DW1A5324GB612304 |
IL P1183405 IL 542573ST |
| August 25, 2026 | 3698003368 | PACIFIC MO | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LUBBOCK |
3AKJHHDR5PSUN0477 58005 |
IL P1183405 IL 939167ST |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 5018280020 | 020 - MARION - I-57 S/B, IL | I | — | — | WRB REFINING LP- PROPANE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
1XPXD49XXPD876554 1W9PH4129FM350195 |
IL P1183138 IL 611567ST |
| May 20, 2026 | 5013050098 | I-57, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MISS |
5KJJAEDV0EPFP9273 80178 |
IL P1319391 IL 690305ST |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | 5009950040 | I-72, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5PSUN0477 1GR1P0627PT453412 |
IL P1183405 IL 869822ST |
| March 12, 2026 | 5005300518 | I-72, IL | II | — | — | SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MTCI |
5KJJBWDRXSLVY0890 1M9AT9C291H355181 |
IL P1267629 IL 713116ST |
| March 2, 2026 | 5005450426 | I-55 S/B MP 188, IL | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
5KJJBWDR3RLVD0550 1W9PH4128TM350779 |
IL P869751 IL 1043859ST |
| February 18, 2026 | 5005230369 | I 57, IL | II | — | — | FERRELL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MISSISSIPP |
5KJJAEDV0EPFP9273 80178 |
IL P1319391 IL 690305ST |
| January 14, 2026 | 5005150289 | I-70, IL | II | — | — | WRB REFINING LP PROPANE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XKWD49X7SR174608 1M9AT9C23MH355455 |
IL P1281824 IL 851259ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GROWMARK, INC | 8 | November 18, 2025 |
| WRB REFINING LP PROPANE | 2 | June 10, 2026 |
| FERRELL | 1 | February 18, 2026 |
| ENTERPRISE REFINED PRODUCTS | 1 | September 24, 2025 |
| NUTRIEN | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| HWRT OIL COMPANY | 1 | April 23, 2025 |
| MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY, L.P. | 1 | April 8, 2025 |
| COG | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| TRICOUNTY FS | 1 | December 18, 2024 |
| NIAGARA BOTTLING - KNC | 1 | June 4, 2024 |
| TRAMMO | 1 | March 20, 2024 |
| PRAIRIELAND FS | 1 | March 14, 2024 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 31, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 28, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 23, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 27, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 20, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 29, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 27, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
National Resident Agent Services, Inc.
1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330
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