Aurora, IL — Nationwide Coverage

Reliable Freight
Across All 48 States.

Deadhead Trucking LLC is a federally authorized interstate carrier with 82+ trucks, 100+ drivers, and over 45 million miles logged annually. General freight, vehicle transport, and hazmat certified.

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82+
Power Units
102
Drivers
45M+
Miles Annually
USDOT 3689437
MC 1286521
Authorized For-Hire
Hazmat Certified
Interstate Operations
About Us

Built On Reliability. Driven By Results.

Deadhead Trucking LLC is an authorized interstate freight carrier headquartered in Aurora, Illinois — in the heart of the Chicago metropolitan logistics corridor. We specialize in general freight, motor vehicle transport, and hazmat-certified hauling.

With over 82 power units and 102 professional drivers, we've built our reputation on consistent on-time performance, transparent communication, and operational scale that brokers and shippers depend on.

Fleet
FMCSA Active & Authorized
Last updated Feb 2026
82+
Power Units
102
Professional Drivers
45M+
Miles Per Year
48
States Covered
Our Services

What We Haul

From dry van freight to vehicle transport and hazmat loads — we have the equipment, credentials, and team to move it.

General Freight

Full truckload general freight services across the continental US. Dry van capacity for palletized goods, boxed cargo, and standard commodities.

Full Truckload (FTL)Dry Van TransportPalletized & Boxed CargoDoor-to-Door Delivery

Motor Vehicle Transport

Licensed and insured auto transport. We move passenger vehicles, fleet vehicles, and specialty automobiles safely across state lines.

Open & Enclosed CarriersDealer-to-Dealer TransportFleet RelocationFully Insured Loads

Hazmat Certified

Federally certified for hazardous materials transport. Hazmat-endorsed drivers and compliant equipment for safe movement of dangerous goods.

Certified Hazmat DriversDOT-Compliant EquipmentSafety Protocols & TrackingEmergency Response Plans
Why Deadhead

The Carrier Brokers Keep Coming Back To

01

Scale You Can Count On

82+ trucks and 102 drivers mean we have capacity to cover your lanes — even during peak season.

02

FMCSA Authorized & Compliant

Fully authorized for-hire interstate carrier with active USDOT and MC authority.

03

45+ Million Miles Proven

Our annual mileage speaks for itself. We're a proven operator moving freight at scale, day in and day out.

04

Multi-Cargo Capability

General freight, motor vehicles, and hazmat — three verticals under one authority. Fewer vendors, better rates.

Service Area

Coast To Coast, Out Of Chicago

Headquartered in Aurora, IL — 40 miles west of Chicago — we operate interstate routes covering all 48 contiguous states with access to I-88, I-80, I-55, and I-294.

Midwest Hub OperationsCore
East Coast CorridorsHigh Volume
Southern & Southeast RoutesGrowing
West Coast & Mountain StatesFull Coverage
Texas & Southwest TriangleActive
USDOT
3689437
MC Number
MC-1286521
Status
Active & Authorized
Operations
Interstate For-Hire
Now Hiring

Drive With Deadhead

We're looking for experienced CDL drivers. Competitive pay, consistent miles, and a team that respects the work you do.

Competitive Pay
Top-of-market rates with consistent weekly miles
Steady Miles
45M+ fleet miles annually keeps you moving
Driver-First Culture
Dispatch that communicates and actually supports
Call to apply
(331) 264-4842
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Whether you're a broker or shipper looking for a reliable carrier, fill out the form and our dispatch team will get back to you.

Headquarters

Aurora, IL 60504

Authority

MC-1286521 | USDOT 3689437

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