K EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1248031 • 1123 N ELLIS ST, BENSENVILLE, IL, 60106
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-486848 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 28, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0194605001 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660 3046P183 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2015 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TFO0000021 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2021 | Jul 5, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TFO0000021 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | BIPD/Primary | S2214776 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN172557 | REPLACED | May 9, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN172557 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2016 | Jul 6, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN172557 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2015 | May 9, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025687 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025117 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000197 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000051 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000001 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DAL 010140 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DAL 010140 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jul 2, 2009 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DAL 010140 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICTX0001172 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICTX0001172 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2009 | Jun 6, 2009 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICTX0001172 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICTX0001172 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21549A | CANCELLED | May 7, 2004 | Jun 1, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0194605001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | TFO0000021 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | TFO0000021 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S2214776 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN172557 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2016 | Jul 6, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN172557 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN172557 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2016 | May 9, 2016 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 3046P183 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025687 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025117 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000197 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000051 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DAL 010140 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DAL 010140 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2009 | Jul 2, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTX0001172 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2009 | Jun 6, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTX0001172 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DAL 010140 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTX0001172 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21549A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTX0001172 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2021 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2016 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2016 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2015 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2014 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2013 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2012 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2011 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2009 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2009 |
| MC486848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2008 |
| MC486848 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 13, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 95 inspections
Violation Summary (142 violations from 95 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 23 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 5 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 Tim | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (95 inspections)
Showing 50 of 95
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAYWOOD | MADISON ST | ...KF8985 | K EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 17, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ENGLEWOOD | IR 70 | ...JT0263 | K EXPRESS INC |
| May 27, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT SPRINGS | IH 039 NB | ...LK0033 | K EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERRILLVILLE | INTERSTATE 65 | ...315329 | K EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 21, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARRIS (TOWNSHIP OF) | CR 6 | ...HD9098 | K EXPRESS |
| Jun 27, 2024 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CLEVELAND | 41 ST | ...JT0263 | K EXPRESS INC |
| May 3, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE STATION | I 94 | ...LL0259 | K EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 17, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | YPSILANTI TWP | ECORSE | ...MP7190 | K EXPRESS INC |
| May 10, 2021 | OH | FATAL | 2 | 0 | MIFFLIN (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 30 | ...178149 | K EXPRESS INC |
| May 4, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DEFIANCE | HIGH ST | ...178133 | K EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 8, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2020 | WI | FATAL | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2012 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2011 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2011 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events