RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC

USDOT 1101044 • 468 WEST HOLMES, CHESTER, IL, 62233

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,101,044
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5737680340
Power Units (MCS-150)
25
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
MCS-150 Mileage
1,541,027
Physical Address
468 WEST HOLMES, CHESTER, IL, 62233
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 13, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-454548ACTIVEUnknownJun 12, 2020

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/Primary6502788ON FILEJun 13, 2020Jun 13, 2023
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP22376AON FILEFeb 11, 2008Jun 13, 2020

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP22376ACANCELLEDFeb 11, 2008Jun 13, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP22376ANAME CHANGEDJun 16, 2005Feb 5, 2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP22376ANAME CHANGEDJun 16, 2005Feb 5, 2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP22376ANAME CHANGEDJun 13, 2004Jul 11, 2005
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP22376ANAME CHANGEDJun 13, 2004Jul 11, 2005
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP22376AREPLACEDJun 13, 2004Jun 16, 2005
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP22376AREPLACEDJun 13, 2004Jun 16, 2005
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCL483087REPLACEDJun 13, 2003Jun 13, 2004
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL483087REPLACEDJun 13, 2003Jun 13, 2004
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOC097607REPLACEDMar 14, 2003Jun 13, 2003
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary427804REPLACEDMar 14, 2003Jun 13, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY6502788BIPD/PrimaryJun 13, 2023Jun 13, 2023
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP22376ABIPD/PrimaryJun 13, 2020Jun 13, 2020
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP22376ACARGOJun 13, 2020Jun 13, 2020
NAMECHGGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP22376ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 5, 2008Feb 5, 2008
NAMECHGGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP22376ACARGOFeb 5, 2008Feb 5, 2008
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP22376ABIPD/PrimaryJul 11, 2005Jul 11, 2005
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP22376ACARGOJul 11, 2005Jul 11, 2005
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP22376ACARGOJun 16, 2005Jun 16, 2005
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP22376ABIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 2005Jun 16, 2005
TERM/REPLEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL483087BIPD/PrimaryJun 13, 2004Jun 13, 2004
TERM/REPLEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL483087CARGOJun 13, 2004Jun 13, 2004
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.C097607CARGOJun 13, 2003Jun 13, 2003
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.427804BIPD/PrimaryJun 13, 2003Jun 13, 2003

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-454548INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC454548COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 18, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 12, 2020
MC454548MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 12, 2008Unknown
MC454548COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 7, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 17, 2005
MC454548MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 25, 2003REVOKEDFeb 5, 2008

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
72%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
88
Violations
102
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.0%
Driver OOS %
1.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
25
Drivers (MCS-150)
24
Crash Records
13

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
3
Jun
5
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
4
Nov
2
Dec
4
Jan
2
Feb
9
Mar
1
Apr
May
3
Jun
7
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 88 of 88 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

23 states88 inspections

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Violation Summary (102 violations from 88 inspections)

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Violation Summary (102 violations from 88 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate1207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit1005Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPMEFrame cracked/broken/sagging108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.43ABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-LCBrake - Leak from air chamber11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCInoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8F12395.8F1210Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV10Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
8.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.16vs nat'l 1.80
-0.64 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (88 inspections)

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Inspection History (88 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 11, 202687307392CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 10, 202687271607MINER MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.60D, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Mar 3, 202687215192SB I35 NORTHWOODIALevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2No
Mar 3, 202687212515BIGGERS ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 22, 2026871155703ILLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11No
Feb 17, 202687078556RoadsideILLevel 3MAC TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 11, 202687055891FORISTELL MOMOLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Feb 2, 202686962919TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Jan 27, 202686906502IL 150ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 13, 202686890863RoadsideILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 6, 202686733920FORT GARLAND COCOLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Dec 29, 202586676605RoadsideILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 21, 202586642168020 - MARION - I-57 S/BILLevel 3GREAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 1, 202586500905CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 28, 2025864354323ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 11, 202586329595POSEYVILLE ININLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 4, 202586233380RICHMONDKYLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 30, 2025862075463ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 15, 202586137714GREEN RIVER UTUTLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR12393.45B2-B-AIR, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDNo
Oct 14, 202586086352OZARK ARARLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Sep 26, 202585969070RoadsideILLevel 2WESE TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLS2, 392.2RG, 395.8No
Sep 25, 202585912523NACHES WAWALevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 17, 2025858397873ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 17, 2025858397933ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Sep 16, 202585798967FARGO NDNDLevel 1WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR10393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.201A-FRCLSYes
Aug 22, 202585581002JOPLIN MOMOLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LLPL, 393.207B-AALPMENo
Jul 25, 202585331751I24EBILLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 24, 202585327890ECHO UTUTLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 23, 202585321190IL 150ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 23, 202585321189IL 150ILLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 23, 202585321148IL 150ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 23, 202585321149IL 150ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 23, 202585321147IL 150ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 24, 2025850483883ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 19, 202585001558RoadsideILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75CNo
Jun 5, 202584885769I-64 E/B MP 122ILLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2RGNo
Apr 9, 202584365153RoadsideILLevel 2MAC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 31, 2025842829213ILLevel 3TRAVIS SEMI-TRAILER1393.9No
Mar 30, 202584274243I 80NVLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 25, 202584235782SELAH WAWALevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 21, 202584207257EDDYVILLEKYLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16No
Mar 21, 202584200625INTERSTATE 40TNLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3395.8E-HOSPD, 392.16-DNo
Mar 7, 202584070352RoadsideILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2390.21TB, 393.43AYes
Mar 6, 202584062757RoadsideILLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5396.3A1, 393.9, 396.3A1-LCYes
Mar 5, 202584051743RoadsideILLevel 3MAC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 4, 202584028425IR80 W/B MM312 OSINO CHECKSITENVLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 24, 202583946710SHERIDAN/DIETZ POEWYLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER4393.55E-B, 393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Feb 20, 202583962643BRISTOW ININLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 29, 202583755126ALTOONA WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jan 25, 2025837076243ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

70 total · 10.0% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
13
Fatalities
0
Injuries
8
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
13

Crash History (13 records)

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Crash History (13 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 14, 2026ARTOW00POCAHONTASUS67...LF9646RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Jan 13, 2026ILTOW00Road Dist #01 TwpBROADWAY...W71665RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Dec 18, 2025GAINJURY02GA 122 AT GA 76...VG3080RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Jun 21, 2025LAINJURY03VINTONI-10...UL6651RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Aug 6, 2024ILTOW00CHESTERSTATE ST...K39234RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Jul 11, 2023ILTOW00STEELEVILLEW BROADWAY...K28268RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Dec 14, 2022ILINJURY02Road Dist #01 TwpIL-3...498150RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Oct 31, 2022ILINJURY01BUCKHART TWPIL-29...LW9978RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Oct 25, 2022ILTOW00Road Dist #04 TwpOPDYKE ST...X73560RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Feb 10, 2022ILTOW00ROAD DIST #02 TWPST RT 150...K28268RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Sep 5, 2021FLTOW00THONOTOSASSASB I-75 (SR-93A)...LM3116RED LIGHT EXPRESS INC
Feb 11, 2020NMTOW00
Nov 28, 2017ILTOW00

Compliance Timeline

27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 14, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in AR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 13, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 18, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 21, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in LA
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Aug 6, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 11, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 14, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 31, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 25, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 10, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 5, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 13, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 13, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jun 12, 2020
Authority
Feb 11, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 28, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 5, 2008
Insurance
Insurance namechg
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 5, 2008
Insurance
Insurance namechg
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jul 11, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jun 16, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jun 16, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 13, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 13, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO

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