SUPERIOR EXPRESS INCORPORATED
USDOT 111891 • 5948 OLD RED BUD ROAD, WATERLOO, IL, 62298-1300
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
111,891
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3146210999
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
33
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,133,450
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
5948 OLD RED BUD ROAD, WATERLOO, IL, 62298-1300
Mailing Address
5948 OLD RED BUD RD, WATERLOO, IL, 62298-1300
Contact
Phone: 3146210999
Email: [email protected]
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: May 15, 2010
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-016479 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K55216 | ON FILE | May 15, 2010 | May 15, 2025 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM8779328 | ON FILE | May 15, 2010 | May 15, 2017 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K55216 | REPLACED | May 15, 2008 | May 15, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K55216 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2008 | Jun 16, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K55216 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2007 | Jun 27, 2008 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 84 MS VO3907 | REPLACED | May 15, 2007 | May 15, 2010 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2307586C | REPLACED | May 15, 2007 | May 15, 2007 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K55216 | REPLACED | May 15, 2007 | May 15, 2008 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | ALPD 2776 | REPLACED | May 10, 2005 | May 15, 2007 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | ALPD 27 54 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2004 | May 10, 2005 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | ALPD2754 | REPLACED | May 10, 2004 | May 10, 2004 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM 903 443 | CANCELLED | May 15, 1996 | May 27, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9HF83 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1994 | May 15, 2007 |
| HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | CARGO | LTM 64697 | REPLACED | May 15, 1992 | May 15, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K55216 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | IM8779328 | CARGO | May 15, 2017 | May 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K55216 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2010 | Jun 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K55216 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2010 | May 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 84 MS VO3907 | CARGO | May 15, 2010 | May 15, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K55216 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2008 | Jun 27, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K55216 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2008 | May 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | ALPD 2776 | CARGO | May 15, 2007 | May 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2307586C | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2007 | May 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9HF83 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2007 | May 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | ALPD 27 54 | CARGO | May 10, 2005 | May 10, 2005 |
| CANCEL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IM 903 443 | CARGO | May 27, 2004 | May 27, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | ALPD2754 | CARGO | May 10, 2004 | May 10, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | LTM 64697 | CARGO | May 15, 1996 | May 15, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-016479 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC016479 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2025 |
| MC016479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2005 |
| MC016479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 19, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC016479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC016479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 21, 1983 | REVOKED | Jun 2, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
29%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
86
Violations
86
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.1%
Driver OOS %
3.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
33
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
3
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
5
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 86 of 86 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 86 inspections
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Violation Summary (86 violations from 86 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TA | 390.21TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817B | Shipper certification missing (when required) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:397.13A-HMDP | Smoking near hazmat | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:178.703 | HM (Packaging) - marking of IBC packaging requirements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:382.501A-SSF | Drugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions. | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
8.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.00vs nat'l 1.80
-0.80 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 (86 inspections)
Showing 50 of 86
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
57 total · 10.5% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance59 · 8 OOS
Hazardous Materials11 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS
Controlled Substances/Alcohol1 · 1 OOS
Unknown1
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
25
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROAD DIST #07 TWP | OLD STATE ROUTE 3 | ...380114 | SUPERIOR EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Jul 8, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 77 | ...200070 | SUPERIOR EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Feb 25, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST LOUIS | CST HALL ST | ...083691 | SUPERIOR EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 9, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD BOONE MONUMENT RD | ...386755 | SUPERIOR EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Jun 9, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2015 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2014 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2014 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2013 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2013 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2010 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2009 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2017
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