Cassens Transport Company
Edwardsville, IL
Profile data updated Jan 22, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
911
Power Units
669
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Edwardsville, IL, they operate a fleet of 911 power units with 669 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Cassens Transport Company operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 911 | 0 | 0 | 911 |
| Trailers | 911 | 0 | 0 | 911 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Cassens Transport Company is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 669
MCS-150 Mileage: 42,299,099 miles (2025)
Driver Information
669
Total Drivers
669
CDL Drivers
669
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY
641 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 6, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo, Cottrell T, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 312 SEMI-TRAILER, 230 TRUCK TRACTOR, 93 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 12.9% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 312 | 49% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 230 | 36% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 93 | 15% |
| OTHER | 6 | 1% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 159 | 26% |
| Cottrell T | 113 | 18% |
| Freightliner | 77 | 12% |
| Cottrell | 64 | 10% |
| Cott | 38 | 6% |
| Ctrl | 33 | 5% |
| Volvo Truck | 28 | 5% |
| International | 26 | 4% |
| Unpublishe | 17 | 3% |
| Trlr | 17 | 3% |
| VLV | 10 | 2% |
| Cottage-et | 10 | 2% |
| Internatio | 5 | 1% |
| Cottage | 4 | 1% |
| Frtv | 4 | 1% |
| FRT | 3 | 0% |
| Cottr | 3 | 0% |
| VOL | 3 | 0% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0% |
| INT | 2 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 641 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2456978 | IN | VLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 544737ST | IL | CTRL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2458135 | IN | VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | May 2026 |
| 459817 | IL | COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 2457512 | IN | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 666359ST | IL | CTRL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2457376 | IN | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 899524ST | IL | COTT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 2457642 | IN | VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 786003 | IL | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 2456952 | IN | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 631394ST | IL | COTT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 2457375 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 813135ST | IL | COTTAGE-ET SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 2457217 | IN | VLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 680870ST | IL | COTTRELL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 2458292 | IN | VOL TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 925823ST | IL | COTTRELL SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 2458357 | IN | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 945755ST | IL | CTRL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 8 states: IN (319) · IL (314) · OH (2) · NY (2) · LA (1) · OT (1) · TN (1) · MI (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 641)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
393
Inspections
24 months
412
Violations
Total found
84
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.9%)
✓ Better than national average (-2.9%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 5 | 1 |
| 07/09/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | WI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/19/2026 | IN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 393 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
54
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
15
Injuries
54
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | IN | FORT WAYNE, IN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/16/2026 | MI | LINCOLN PARK, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/27/2026 | PA | MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/24/2026 | IL | CHICAGO, IL | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 02/23/2026 | IL | BOONE TWP, IL | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 02/02/2026 | MI | ERIE TWP, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/29/2026 | IL | HAZELCREST, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/14/2026 | IL | YORK TWP, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/05/2026 | IL | CALUMET CITY, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/30/2025 | IL | Wilmington Twp, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/08/2025 | IL | Joliet Twp, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/26/2025 | MI | DETROIT, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/17/2025 | KY | PENDLETON (HENRY CO), KY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/11/2025 | PA | SCRANTON CITY, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/13/2025 | MI | Lincoln Park, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/23/2025 | NY | NICHOLS, NY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/17/2025 | IN | NEW ALBANY, IN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 08/28/2025 | MI | PORTAGE, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/22/2025 | IN | LAFAYETTE, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/06/2025 | IN | GARY, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/30/2025 | IL | DOWNERS GROVE TWP, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/17/2025 | NY | NEW PALTZ, NY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/09/2025 | NJ | SECAUCUS, NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/30/2025 | MI | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/04/2025 | IL | Aurora, IL | 1 | 1 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 54 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY is inferred to operate: Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY's authority currently active?
CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY been in business?
CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY located?
CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY is physically located at 145 N KANSAS STREET, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025.
Roadside Inspection History 393 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CASSENS TRANSPORT COMPANY has been inspected 393 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NY, MI, IN. Out of these, 63 inspections (about 16%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 16 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-09 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-17 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-16 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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