BLITZ EXPRESS INC

USDOT 1313281 • 35 WALTER COURT, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL, 60156

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
1,313,281
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8474584916
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
359,483
Physical Address
35 WALTER COURT, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL, 60156
Mailing Address
PO BOX 7772, ALGONQUIN, IL, 60102
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: Jul 22, 2013
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-693770ACTIVEUnknownNov 22, 2023

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0056869ON FILEJul 22, 2013Jul 22, 2017
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOQT-660-5805R908- -TIL-10ON FILEJul 22, 2010Feb 9, 2019

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN073779REPLACEDDec 27, 2011Jul 22, 2013
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN073779CANCELLEDDec 27, 2011Aug 22, 2013
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN073779CANCELLEDJul 22, 2011Dec 27, 2011
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICACARGOQT-660-5805R908-TIL-10REPLACEDJul 22, 2010Jul 22, 2010
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA05976201CANCELLEDJul 22, 2010Jul 22, 2011
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOGT104369REPLACEDOct 23, 2009Jul 22, 2010
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGT104369REPLACEDOct 23, 2009Jul 22, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYQT-660-5805R908- -TIL-10CARGOFeb 9, 2019Feb 9, 2019
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0056869BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2017Jul 22, 2017
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN073779BIPD/PrimaryAug 22, 2013Aug 22, 2013
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN073779BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2013Jul 22, 2013
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN073779BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2011Dec 27, 2011
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA05976201BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2011Jul 22, 2011
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT-660-5805R908-TIL-10CARGOJul 22, 2010Jul 22, 2010
TERM/REPLAMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGT104369CARGOJul 22, 2010Jul 22, 2010
TERM/REPLAMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGT104369BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2010Jul 22, 2010

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC693770COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 29, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 22, 2023
MC693770COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 27, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 18, 2017
MC693770COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 30, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 6, 2011
MC693770COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 27, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 15, 2011
MC693770MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 30, 2009Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
33%
Unsafe Driving
39%

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

Inspections
24
Violations
34
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.2%
Driver OOS %
8.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 24 of 24 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states24 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (34 violations from 24 inspections)

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Violation Summary (34 violations from 24 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203A-CBPCab/body components defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60BUnauthorized tinting on windshield203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.61-WDWindows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.80AExhaust system defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
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 Tim10Hours Of Service
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 Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
4.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.42vs nat'l 1.80
-0.38 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 (24 inspections)

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Inspection History (24 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 14, 202687348319BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 19, 202686860967HAUGAN MTMTLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1395.8ANo
Jan 6, 202686724199VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 23, 202586428283LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER4393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCDYes
Oct 21, 202586106226BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 4, 202585962228BEACH NDNDLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 29, 202585087691VALLEY CITY NDNDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER6393.55E-B, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Jun 27, 202585081141VALLEY CITY NDNDLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR7393.203A-CBP, 393.203B-CBP, 393.203C-CBPNo
Jun 21, 202585012716VALLEY CITY NDNDLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR8396.5B-L, 393.203C-CBP, 393.55E-BNo
May 7, 202584634105WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 12, 202584139383WIBAUX MTMTLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.45D-B, 396.5B-LNo
Jan 8, 202583563727BEACH NDNDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 18, 202483200845LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Oct 20, 202482950879HAUGAN MTMTLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1395.8E-HOSPDOOSYes
Sep 30, 202482820431PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 21, 202482476580WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2393.11(a)(1), 393.201(a)No
Mar 12, 202481091415RITZVILLE WAWALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 28, 202480984880CLE ELUM WAWALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 10, 202480866571WIBAUX MTMTLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202379764031EBWALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 16, 202379435908GLENDIVEMTLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 12, 202379135596RED RIVER WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8(e)(1)No
Jun 24, 20237902886094NDLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 17, 202378706153JAMESTOWNNDLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total · 18.8% OOS
2024-082026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 21, 2025NDTOW00Not Reported0094...998034BLITZ EXPRESS INC
Jun 21, 2025NDINJURY01Not Reported0094...998032BLITZ EXPRESS INC
May 12, 2017WATOW00
Mar 4, 2005MOTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jun 21, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 21, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in ND
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 22, 2023
Authority
Feb 9, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 22, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 12, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 22, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 27, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • CARGO
Jul 22, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 22, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 4, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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