Central Wire INC
Union, IL
Profile data updated Apr 3, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
2
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 1991 (35 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CENTRAL WIRE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 1991. Based in Union, IL, they operate a fleet of 2 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Central Wire INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Central Wire INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 37,728 miles (2024)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CENTRAL WIRE INC
2 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Nov 14, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Frtv, Internatio. Out-of-service rate is 100% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Frtv | 1 | 50% |
| Internatio | 1 | 50% |
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
5
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+28.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | CA | Walk-Around | 2 | 2 |
| 09/26/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/11/2025 | WI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/19/2025 | WI | Full | 2 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CENTRAL WIRE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CENTRAL WIRE INC is inferred to operate: Box Truck.
Is CENTRAL WIRE INC's authority currently active?
CENTRAL WIRE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CENTRAL WIRE INC been in business?
CENTRAL WIRE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1991, making their authority approximately 35 years, 2 months old.
Where is CENTRAL WIRE INC located?
CENTRAL WIRE INC is physically located at 6509 OLSON ROAD, UNION, IL 60180.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CENTRAL WIRE INC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WI, IL, CA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) 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 393.9A-HLLH — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-11 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-19 | WI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 4 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), CENTRAL WIRE INC was cited for 5 violations, of which 2 (40%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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