C1 Transportation Inc

Interstate
(6 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
23038 W Eames St Channahon, IL US 60410
USDOT
2890110
Docket
MC970896

Updated November 10, 2026

Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
10.0
Communication
9.3
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
5
On Time Delivery
5
Consistent Tracking
5
Strong Dispatcher Communication
5
Easy to Work With
5
Strong Driver Communication
3
Friendly
3
Good Delivery Condition
2
Knowledgeable
2
Easy to Onboard
1
Clean Equipment
1
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Overview

C1 Transportation Inc is a 59-truck interstate dry van, reefer, and flatbed carrier in Channahon, IL. Rated 4.9/5 by 6 shippers. Carrier authority active since Jun 2016 (MC970896, USDOT 2890110), insurance on file. Lanes: Indianapolis, IN → Detroit, MI; Davenport, FL → Fort Wayne, IN; Kalamazoo, MI → Kalamazoo, MI.

About C1 Transportation Inc

Provided by the carrier

C1 Transportation, Inc. is a U.S.-based motor carrier providing truckload transportation services throughout the United States.

We focus on reliable, safe, and efficient freight transportation supported by experienced operations, professional drivers, and a modern fleet of commercial equipment. Our team works with shippers and logistics partners across a variety of industries to provide dependable capacity and responsive service.

C1 Transportation is committed to building long-term relationships through consistent performance, clear communication, and a practical approach to transportation.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 49 49 0
Leased 10 10 0

Seen on the road

173 roadside inspections across 36 states

  • Illinois 19
  • Indiana 9
  • Ohio 9
  • Arkansas 8
  • Maryland 8
  • New Mexico 8
  • Tennessee 8
  • Texas 8
  • Georgia 7
  • California 6
  • Colorado 6
  • Michigan 6
  • Kentucky 5
  • Missouri 5
  • Nebraska 5
  • South Dakota 5
  • Wisconsin 5
  • Iowa 4
  • Kansas 4
  • Mississippi 4
  • Oklahoma 4
  • Alabama 3
  • Arizona 3
  • Utah 3
  • Florida 2
  • Louisiana 2
  • New York 2
  • North Carolina 2
  • South Carolina 2
  • Virginia 2
  • West Virginia 2
  • Connecticut 1
  • Montana 1
  • Nevada 1
  • North Dakota 1
  • Wyoming 1

Equipment seen at inspections

  • Container 4
  • Flatbed 3
  • Step Deck 3
  • Dry Van 1

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway / Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Mobile Homes
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Utility
  • Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Lowboy
  • Container
  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Removable Gooseneck
  • Oversized
  • Flatbed
  • Power Only
  • Conestoga
  • Step Deck

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
  • Partial Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Drayage
  • Dedicated Fleet
  • Last Mile
MCS-150 Mileage
10,317,736 (2024)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by C1 Transportation Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Motor Carrier Active — 06/14/2016 (10 years, 4 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 112 20 0 6.78 53.7%
Unsafe Driving 32 12 0 2.42 33.6%
Hours of Service Compliance 20 4 0 0.34 22.5%
Driver Fitness 3 2 0 0.16 14.1%
Controlled Substances 2 2 0 0.11 20.7%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 5 5
Tow-away 0 0 0 0
Crash Reports 0 2 4 6

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 173 8 4.62% 6.67%
Vehicle 79 28 35.44% 22.26%

Inspections recorded across 36 states. See which states

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Type
BIPD (Primary)
Company Name
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy Limit
$750,000
Policy Number
73TRB006948
Effective Date
10/01/2026

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FL

Verified Broker from Florida

March 22, 2024

“Full Truckload from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

C1 Transportation booked a dry van load with us. Pickup and delivery went smoothly. They sent in a trailer that was in good condition. Electronic tracking was turned on throughout the trip. Professional crew. We look forward to working with them in the future.


Lanes
Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

March 15, 2024

“Full Truckload from Davenport, FL to Fort Wayne, IN”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

C1 has been moving freight for us for some time and they are always on point and punctual. They rarely leave you wondering where your freight is and the dispatch and drivers are very easy to work with. Great team!


Lanes
Davenport, FL to Fort Wayne, IN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

March 13, 2024

“Reliable Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

It was a pleasure to work with this carrier on this load. The communication from the dispatcher was solid. We received the necessary updates. The driver provided excellent tracking from start to finish. Looking forward to working with them again.


Lanes
Kalamazoo, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
Freight Details
Paper Products
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

May 02, 2023

“Good Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Knowledgeable

Good carrier, driver waited until shipper loks where oppened to get loaded. Strong comunication with both distpacher and driver.


Lanes
Carrollton, KY to Ashland, KY
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

January 13, 2023

“Solid and Reliable”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Easy to Work With

Has run 200+ loads with our company and is always top notch


Lanes
Henderson, CO to Colorado Springs, CO
Pacific, MO to Sparks, NV
Freight Details
General Freight
Paper Products
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional